How to pronounce excrete
Say it like ek-SKREET. Excrete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKREET).
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- ek
- SKREET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excrete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SKREETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of excrete
American and British speakers say excrete in essentially the same way: /ɛkˈskrit/ in the US and /ɛkˈskriːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-SKREET.
What does excrete mean?
- To discharge material (including waste products) from a cell, body or system.“Your open pores excrete sweat and dirt.”
Where does excrete come from?
Borrowed from Latin excrētum, past participle of excernō, from ex- (“out”), and cernō (“separate”).
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Words that rhyme with excrete
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Questions about saying excrete
How do you pronounce excrete?
Say ek-SKREET. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈskrit/. In British English it is /ɛkˈskriːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excrete?
Excrete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKREET). Broken into parts: ek · SKREET.
Do Americans and Brits say excrete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˈskrit/ and the British form is /ɛkˈskriːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.