How to Pronounce "excruciating"
word
/ɪksˈkɹuʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
ik-SKROO-shee-ay-ting
/ɛkskɹˈuːʃɪˌeɪtɪŋ/
eks-KROO-shi-ay-ting
Definition
Causing extreme pain or discomfort, either physically or emotionally. Often used to describe something that is almost unbearable.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪksˈkɹuʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/
British English
/ɛkskɹˈuːʃɪˌeɪtɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-SKROO-shee-ay-ting
UK
eks-KROO-shi-ay-ting
Listen in Context
That movie was so boring it was excruciating to sit through.
The headache was excruciating.
He felt excruciating pain in his leg after the fall.
Waiting for the news was excruciating.