How to pronounce excursus
Say it like ek-SKUR-sus. Excursus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUR).
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- ek
- SKUR
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excursus 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.
- SKURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of excursus
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ek-SKUR-sus.
What does excursus mean?
- A fuller treatment (in a separate section) of a particular part of the text of a book, especially a classic.
- A narrative digression, especially to discuss a particular issue.
Where does excursus come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin excursus (“excursion”).
Questions about saying excursus
How do you pronounce excursus?
Say ek-SKUR-sus. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈskɝsəs/. In British English it is /ɛkˈskɜːsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excursus?
Excursus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUR). Broken into parts: ek · SKUR · sus.
Is excursus 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 /ɛkˈskɜːsəs/ (ek-SKUR-sus).