How to pronounce exclusion
Say it like iks-KLOO-zhun. Exclusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO).
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- iks
- KLOO
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exclusion 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.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exclusion
American and British speakers say exclusion in essentially the same way: /ɪksˈkluʒən/ in the US and /ɪksˈkluːʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: iks-KLOO-zhun.
What does exclusion mean?
- the state of being excluded
- the state of being excommunicated
- a deliberate act of omission“with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news”
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Words that rhyme with exclusion
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Questions about saying exclusion
How do you pronounce exclusion?
Say iks-KLOO-zhun. The American pronunciation is /ɪksˈkluʒən/. In British English it is /ɪksˈkluːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exclusion?
Exclusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO). Broken into parts: iks · KLOO · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say exclusion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪksˈkluʒən/ and the British form is /ɪksˈkluːʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.