How to pronounce excises
Say it like EK-sy-ziz. Excises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- sy
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excises 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.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of excises
American and British speakers say excises in essentially the same way: /ˈɛkˌsaɪzɪz/ in the US and /ˈɛkˌsaɪzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-sy-ziz.
What does excises mean?
- plural of excise How to pronounce excise
- third-person singular simple present indicative of excise How to pronounce excise
Questions about saying excises
How do you pronounce excises?
Say EK-sy-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkˌsaɪzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɛkˌsaɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excises?
Excises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · sy · ziz.
Do Americans and Brits say excises the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛkˌsaɪzɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɛkˌsaɪzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.