How to pronounce excepting
Say it like ek-SEP-ting. Excepting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
- ek
- SEP
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excepting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of excepting
American and British speakers say excepting in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkˈsɛptɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪkˈsɛptɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SEP-ting.
What does excepting mean?
- present participle and gerund of except How to pronounce except
- with the exception of“Nothing was to be sacrosanct or sacred, excepting reason itself.”
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Words that rhyme with excepting
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Questions about saying excepting
How do you pronounce excepting?
Say ek-SEP-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkˈsɛptɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsɛptɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excepting?
Excepting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: ek · SEP · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say excepting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkˈsɛptɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsɛptɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.