How to pronounce excluded
Say it like iks-KLOO-dud. Excluded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO).
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- iks
- KLOO
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excluded 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.
- KLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of excluded
American and British speakers say excluded in essentially the same way: /ɪksˈkludəd/ in the US and /ɪksˈkluːdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: iks-KLOO-did.
What does excluded mean?
- Kept out; not permitted to enter or be a part; shunned.
- simple past and past participle of exclude How to pronounce exclude
Words that rhyme with excluded
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Questions about saying excluded
How do you pronounce excluded?
Say iks-KLOO-dud. The American pronunciation is /ɪksˈkludəd/. In British English it is /ɪksˈkluːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excluded?
Excluded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO). Broken into parts: iks · KLOO · dud.
Do Americans and Brits say excluded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪksˈkludəd/ and the British form is /ɪksˈkluːdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.