How to Pronounce "executions"
word
ˌɛksəkˈjuʃənz
ek-sik-YOO-shunz
ˌɛksɪkjˈuːʃənz
ek-si-KYOO-shunz
Definition
'Executions' usually refers to the official killing of someone as a punishment, but can also mean carrying out tasks or plans.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛksəkˈjuʃənz
British English
ˌɛksɪkjˈuːʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ek-sik-YOO-shunz
UK
ek-si-KYOO-shunz
Listen in Context
The government announced several executions last year.
Many people protested against public executions.
The team did multiple executions of the project plan.
Reports of secret executions shocked the public.