How to pronounce exactly

Say it like this: /ɪɡˈzæktli/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ɪɡˈzæktli/

What does exactly mean?

advWithout approximation; precisely.

“The edge is not exactly straight.”

Precisely, used to provide emphasis.

“He did it that way exactly to prove the point.”

intjSignifies agreement or recognition.

“So you're saying that we have only three days left? — Yes, exactly!”

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