how do you spell exactly

The word “exactly” is spelled: E‑X‑A‑C‑T‑L‑Y.

So:
E‑X‑A‑C‑T‑L‑Y
pronounced roughly like ig‑ZAK‑tlee (stress on the second syllable, “ZAK”).

How to remember the spelling

“Exactly” is built from the word exact + the adverb ending ‑ly.

• Start with exact (E‑X‑A‑C‑T)
• Then add ‑ly (L‑Y)
• Put them together: exactly

A common mistake is to write it as “exacly” (missing the T) or “exactl” (missing the Y), but the correct form is always exactly with all seven letters.

Why it gets misspelled

People often write “exacly” or “exactly” without the T because in fast speech, the ‑t and ‑l blend together, almost sounding like “exactly”.

But in writing, the T is always there:
✅ exactly (correct)
❌ exacly (missing T)
❌ exactl (missing Y)
❌ excactly / exaclty (extra letters)

How it’s used in sentences

“Exactly” is mainly an adverb meaning precisely or in complete agreement.

Examples:

• “The price is $20 exactly.”

• “That’s exactly what I meant.”

• “Do it exactly as the instructions say.”

As an interjection, “Exactly!” can mean “Yes! That’s right!” in conversation.

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