How to pronounce excerption
Say it like ik-SURP-shun. Excerption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURP).
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- ik
- SURP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excerption 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.
- SURPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of excerption
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ik-SURP-shun.
What does excerption mean?
- The act of excerpting or selecting.
- Something which is selected or gleaned; an extract (of text, audio, data etc.).
Where does excerption come from?
Latin excerptio.
Questions about saying excerption
How do you pronounce excerption?
Say ik-SURP-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsɝpʃən/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsɜːpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excerption?
Excerption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURP). Broken into parts: ik · SURP · shun.
Is excerption 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 /ɪkˈsɜːpʃən/ (ik-SURP-shun).