How to pronounce excludes
Say it like iks-KLOODZ. Excludes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOODZ).
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- iks
- KLOODZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excludes 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.
- KLOODZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of excludes
American and British speakers say excludes in essentially the same way: /ɪksˈkludz/ in the US and /ɪksˈkluːdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: iks-KLOODZ.
What does excludes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of exclude How to pronounce exclude
Questions about saying excludes
How do you pronounce excludes?
Say iks-KLOODZ. The American pronunciation is /ɪksˈkludz/. In British English it is /ɪksˈkluːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excludes?
Excludes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOODZ). Broken into parts: iks · KLOODZ.
Do Americans and Brits say excludes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪksˈkludz/ and the British form is /ɪksˈkluːdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.