How to pronounce excerpted
Say it like ek-SURP-tid. Excerpted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURP).
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- ek
- SURP
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excerpted 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.
- SURPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of excerpted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ek-SURP-tid.
What does excerpted mean?
- simple past and past participle of excerpt How to pronounce excerpt
- Consisting of excerpts.
Questions about saying excerpted
How do you pronounce excerpted?
Say ek-SURP-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkˈsɝptɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɛkˈsɜːptɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excerpted?
Excerpted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURP). Broken into parts: ek · SURP · tid.
Is excerpted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɛkˈsɜːptɪd/ (ek-SURP-tid).