How to pronounce excreta
Say it like ik-SKREE-tuh. Excreta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKREE).
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- ik
- SKREE
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excreta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of excreta
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ik-SKREE-tuh.
What does excreta mean?
- Bodily waste which is excreted from the body.
Where does excreta come from?
From Latin excrēta, neuter plural of excrētus, past participle of excernere.
Words that rhyme with excreta
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Questions about saying excreta
How do you pronounce excreta?
Say ik-SKREE-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈskritə/. In British English it is /ɪkˈskriːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excreta?
Excreta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKREE). Broken into parts: ik · SKREE · tuh.
Is excreta pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪkˈskriːtə/ (ik-SKREE-tuh).