How to pronounce excused
Say it like ik-SKYOOZD. Excused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKYOOZD).
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- ik
- SKYOOZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excused 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.
- SKYOOZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of excused
American and British speakers say excused in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈskjuzd/ in the US and /ɪkˈskjuːzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SKYOOZD.
What does excused mean?
- simple past and past participle of excuse How to pronounce excuse
Words that rhyme with excused
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of excused.
Questions about saying excused
How do you pronounce excused?
Say ik-SKYOOZD. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈskjuzd/. In British English it is /ɪkˈskjuːzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excused?
Excused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKYOOZD). Broken into parts: ik · SKYOOZD.
Do Americans and Brits say excused the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈskjuzd/ and the British form is /ɪkˈskjuːzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.