How to Pronounce "excruciatingly"
word
ˌɛksˈkɹusiˌeɪtɪŋɫi
eks-KROO-see-ay-ting-lee
ɛkskɹˈuːʃɪˌeɪtɪŋli
eks-KROO-shi-ay-ting-lee
Definition
To a very great degree; used to emphasize that something is extremely intense, especially pain or discomfort.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛksˈkɹusiˌeɪtɪŋɫi
British English
ɛkskɹˈuːʃɪˌeɪtɪŋli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
eks-KROO-see-ay-ting-lee
UK
eks-KROO-shi-ay-ting-lee
Listen in Context
The headache was excruciatingly painful.
It was excruciatingly hot outside.
The wait was excruciatingly long.
She smiled excruciatingly as she tried to hide her embarrassment.