How to pronounce excessively
Say it like ik-SES-iv-lee. Excessively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
- ik
- SES
- iv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excessively 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.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of excessively
American and British speakers say excessively in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/ in the US and /ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SES-iv-lee.
What does excessively mean?
- To an excessive degree.“The application form was excessively complicated.”
- In excess.“He smoked excessively.”
Where does excessively come from?
From excessive + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with excessively
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of excessively.
Questions about saying excessively
How do you pronounce excessively?
Say ik-SES-iv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excessively?
Excessively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: ik · SES · iv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say excessively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.