How to pronounce excesses
Say it like ek-SES-iz. Excesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- ek
- SES
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excesses 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.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of excesses
American and British speakers say excesses in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkˈsɛsɪz/ in the US and /ˌɛkˈsɛsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-SES-iz.
What does excesses mean?
- plural of excess How to pronounce excess
Questions about saying excesses
How do you pronounce excesses?
Say ek-SES-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkˈsɛsɪz/. In British English it is /ˌɛkˈsɛsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excesses?
Excesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: ek · SES · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say excesses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkˈsɛsɪz/ and the British form is /ˌɛkˈsɛsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.