How to pronounce excerpts
Say it like EK-serpts. Excerpts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- serpts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excerpts 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.
- serptsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of excerpts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EK-supts.
Other ways to say excerpts
Excerpts also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ek-SURPTS /ɛkˈsɝpts/
What does excerpts mean?
- plural of excerpt How to pronounce excerpt
- third-person singular simple present indicative of excerpt How to pronounce excerpt
Questions about saying excerpts
How do you pronounce excerpts?
Say EK-serpts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksɚpts/. In British English it is /ˈɛksəpts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excerpts?
Excerpts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · serpts.
Is excerpts 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 /ˈɛksəpts/ (EK-supts).