how to pronounce excruciating

/ɪksˈkɹuʃiːˌɛɪtɪŋ/

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excruciating is pronounced in five syllables

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An example use of excruciating in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… they're in such excruciating pain and …”

meanings of excruciating

adjective:

Exceedingly intense; extreme.
Causing great pain or anguish, agonizing.

excruciating frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word excruciating occurs in english on average 2.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics excruciating can be related to

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