executing meaning

UK /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/ US /ˈɛksəkjutɪŋ/ 4 syllables

executing (noun): putting a condemned person to death.

Definition of executing

  1. putting a condemned person to death

    Synonyms: execution, capital punishment, death penalty

    Type of: corporal punishment

    Kinds: burning, hanging, electrocution, decapitation, crucifixion

    Related forms: execute

How to pronounce executing

executing is pronounced /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/ in British English and /ˈɛksəkjutɪŋ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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