American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'exactly' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "exactly" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "exactly"

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Simple pronunciation
ihg-zaakt-lee
IPA transcription
/ɪgˈzækt̚.li/
Word frequency
669th

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What does "exactly" mean?

  1. in a correct or accurate way

Examples of "exactly" in a sentence

  • I want the dress to fit exactly.
  • We need to follow the plan exactly.
  • Her answer is exactly what I expected.

How common is "exactly"?

Exactly is the 669th most common word in English.

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