How to Pronounce Exacting

To pronounce "exacting", say EX-act-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

EX-act-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “exacting”

"exacting" has 3 syllables: ex-act-ing. It rhymes with enacting and detracting, if that helps it stick.

What does exacting mean?

verb

  1. To demand and enforce the payment or performance of, sometimes in a forcible or imperious way.

    “to exact tribute, fees, or obedience from someone”

  2. To make desirable or necessary.

adjective

  1. Making excessive demands; difficult to satisfy.
  2. (of an action, task, etc) Requiring precise accuracy, great care, effort, or attention.

Synonyms

acquisitiveextortionategraspingmoney-grubbingrapaciousdemandingniggly

Words that rhyme with exacting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enactingdetractingactingretractingimpactingcounteractinginteractingreactingsubcontractingoverreactingdistractingattracting

Related words

fastidiousexigentdemandingstrictsternambitiouspickyrigorous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exacting"?▾

"Exacting" has 3 syllables: ex · act · ing.

What does "exacting" mean?▾

Exacting: To demand and enforce the payment or performance of, sometimes in a forcible or imperious way.

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