How to pronounce excellency
Say it like EK-slen-see. Excellency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- slen
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excellency 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of excellency
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: EK-suh-lun-see.
What does excellency mean?
- Synonym of excellence; the quality of being excellent.
Where does excellency come from?
From Middle English excellencie, from Latin excellentia.
Questions about saying excellency
How do you pronounce excellency?
Say EK-slen-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkˌslɛnsi/. In British English it is /ˈɛksələnsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excellency?
Excellency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · slen · see.
Is excellency pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˈɛksələnsi/ (EK-suh-lun-see).