How to pronounce exclude
Say it like iks-KLOOD. Exclude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOOD).
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- iks
- KLOOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exclude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLOODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of exclude
American and British speakers say exclude in essentially the same way: /ɪksˈklud/ in the US and /ɪksˈkluːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: iks-KLOOD.
What does exclude mean?
- prevent from being included or considered or accepted“The bad results were excluded from the report”“Leave off the top piece”
- prevent from entering; shut out“The trees were shutting out all sunlight”“This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country”
- lack or fail to include“The cost for the trip excludes food and beverages”
Where does exclude come from?
Borrowed from Latin exclūdō, from prefix ex- (“out”) + variant form of verb claudō (“close”).
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Words that rhyme with exclude
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Questions about saying exclude
How do you pronounce exclude?
Say iks-KLOOD. The American pronunciation is /ɪksˈklud/. In British English it is /ɪksˈkluːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exclude?
Exclude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOOD). Broken into parts: iks · KLOOD.
Do Americans and Brits say exclude the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪksˈklud/ and the British form is /ɪksˈkluːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.