How to pronounce excusable
Say it like ik-SKYOO-zuh-bul. Excusable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKYOO).
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- ik
- SKYOO
- zuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excusable 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.
- SKYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of excusable
American and British speakers say excusable in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈskjuzəbəl/ in the US and /ɪkˈskjuːzəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SKYOO-zuh-bul.
What does excusable mean?
- Possible to excuse; worthy of being excused.“excusable reason”
- Describing an illegal act that was committed involuntarily, for example under false information or because of a faulty device. Distinguished from justifiable, describing an illegal act that was intentional but justified for other reasons.
Where does excusable come from?
From Old French escusable, from Latin excusabilis.
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Words that rhyme with excusable
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Questions about saying excusable
How do you pronounce excusable?
Say ik-SKYOO-zuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈskjuzəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪkˈskjuːzəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excusable?
Excusable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKYOO). Broken into parts: ik · SKYOO · zuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say excusable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈskjuzəbəl/ and the British form is /ɪkˈskjuːzəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.