American English
/ɪgˈzækt̚.li/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
In a way that is completely correct, matches a number or time, or has no difference.
“Exactly” commonly starts with either a short “i” (/ɪ/) or “e” (/ɛ/): /ɪgˈzæktli/ and /ɛgˈzæktli/. Both are natural American English pronunciations.
In a way that is completely correct, matches a number or time, or has no difference.
The bus arrived exactly at 7:30.
We need exactly six chairs.
exactly the same · exactly right · exactly as planned · exactly on time
[subject] + verb + exactly + at + [time]
[subject] + verb + exactly + [number] + [plural noun]
Used alone to show that you completely agree with what someone has just said.
“You mean we should leave now?” “Exactly.”
“The rent is the main problem.” “Exactly.”
Used in a question to ask for precise information or details.
What exactly did she say?
Where exactly is the meeting?
what exactly · where exactly · how exactly · when exactly
[question word] + exactly + do/does/did + [subject] + [base verb]
[question word] + exactly + is/are + [subject]