How to pronounce excellencies
Say it like EK-slen-seez. Excellencies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- slen
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excellencies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- slenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of excellencies
American and British speakers say excellencies in essentially the same way: /ˈɛkˌslɛnsiz/ in the US and /ˈɛkˌslɛnsiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-slen-seez.
What does excellencies mean?
- plural of excellency How to pronounce excellency
Questions about saying excellencies
How do you pronounce excellencies?
Say EK-slen-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkˌslɛnsiz/. In British English it is /ˈɛkˌslɛnsiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excellencies?
Excellencies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · slen · seez.
Do Americans and Brits say excellencies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛkˌslɛnsiz/ and the British form is /ˈɛkˌslɛnsiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.