How to pronounce excursions
Say it like ik-SKUR-zhunz. Excursions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUR).
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- ik
- SKUR
- zhunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excursions 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.
- SKURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- zhunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of excursions
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ik-SKUR-zhunz.
What does excursions mean?
- plural of excursion How to pronounce excursion
Questions about saying excursions
How do you pronounce excursions?
Say ik-SKUR-zhunz. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈskɝʒənz/. In British English it is /ɪkˈskɜːʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excursions?
Excursions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUR). Broken into parts: ik · SKUR · zhunz.
Is excursions pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪkˈskɜːʒənz/ (ik-SKUR-zhunz).