How to Pronounce Executable

To pronounce "executable", say EX-ec-ut-abl-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˈɛksɪkjuːtəbl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

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/ˈɛksɪkjuːtəbl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “executable”

"executable" has 5 syllables: ex-ec-ut-abl-e.

What does executable mean?

noun

  1. A file that can be run directly by a computer's hardware or a p-code interpreter with no further processing.

    “The program as written by the programmer is generally processed into an executable that can be run.”

adjective

  1. Capable of being executed.

Related words

enforceableworkableactionablepracticableimplementableoperabledeliverableexecutory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "executable"?▾

"Executable" has 5 syllables: ex · ec · ut · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "executable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "executable" is /ˈɛksɪkjuːtəbl/.

What does "executable" mean?▾

Executable: A file that can be run directly by a computer's hardware or a p-code interpreter with no further processing.

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