How to Pronounce Excruciatingly

To pronounce "excruciatingly", say EXCR-uc-iat-ingly — 4 syllables, IPA /ɛkˈskɹuːʃiːeɪtɪŋli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

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Letters

/ɛkˈskɹuːʃiːeɪtɪŋli/

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💡 Tip for remembering “excruciatingly”

"excruciatingly" has 4 syllables: excr-uc-iat-ingly. It rhymes with frustratingly and devastatingly, if that helps it stick.

What does excruciatingly mean?

adverb

  1. In an excruciating manner or to an excruciating degree; in a manner causing great anguish or pain.

    “The gunshot wound was excruciatingly painful.”

  2. In a very intense or extreme manner.

Words that rhyme with excruciatingly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

frustratinglydevastatinglygratinglyunhesitatinglywaitinglyregulatingly

Related words

torturouslyagonizinglydisturbinglydreadfullyterriblyhideouslyhorriblyawfully

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "excruciatingly"?▾

"Excruciatingly" has 4 syllables: excr · uc · iat · ingly.

What is the IPA transcription of "excruciatingly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "excruciatingly" is /ɛkˈskɹuːʃiːeɪtɪŋli/.

What does "excruciatingly" mean?▾

Excruciatingly: In an excruciating manner or to an excruciating degree; in a manner causing great anguish or pain.

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