How to Pronounce "executor"
word
ɪɡˈzɛkjətɝ
ig-ZEK-yuh-ter
ɛɡzˈɛkjuːtɐ
eg-ZEK-yoo-tuh
Definition
An executor is a person named in a will to carry out the instructions of someone who has died, such as distributing their property and handling legal matters.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪɡˈzɛkjətɝ
British English
ɛɡzˈɛkjuːtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ig-ZEK-yuh-ter
UK
eg-ZEK-yoo-tuh
Listen in Context
The executor is responsible for reading the will after someone dies.
My uncle was named as the executor of my grandmother's estate.
The court approved Sara as the executor of the will.
As executor, John handled all the paperwork and paid off the debts before distributing the assets.