How to pronounce excels
Say it like ik-SELZ. Excels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SELZ).
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- ik
- SELZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excels pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SELZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of excels
American and British speakers say excels in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsɛlz/ in the US and /ɪkˈsɛlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SELZ.
What does excels mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of excel How to pronounce excel
Questions about saying excels
How do you pronounce excels?
Say ik-SELZ. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsɛlz/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsɛlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excels?
Excels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SELZ). Broken into parts: ik · SELZ.
Do Americans and Brits say excels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsɛlz/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsɛlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.