How to Pronounce "exigent"
word
ˈɛksɪdʒənt
EK-si-jent
ɛɡzˈaɪdʒənt
ig-ZY-jent
Definition
Something or someone that is exigent requires immediate action or attention, or makes difficult and urgent demands.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛksɪdʒənt
British English
ɛɡzˈaɪdʒənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EK-si-jent
UK
ig-ZY-jent
Listen in Context
The doctor responded quickly to the exigent situation.
The client can be very exigent with deadlines.
This is an exigent task that needs to be finished today.
The team's exigent demands left everyone working late.