How to pronounce excuses
Say it like ik-SKYOO-siz. Excuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKYOO).
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- ik
- SKYOO
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excuses 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.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of excuses
American and British speakers say excuses in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈskjusɪz/ in the US and /ɪkˈskjuːsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SKYOO-siz.
What does excuses mean?
- plural of excuse How to pronounce excuse
- third-person singular simple present indicative of excuse How to pronounce excuse
Questions about saying excuses
How do you pronounce excuses?
Say ik-SKYOO-siz. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈskjusɪz/. In British English it is /ɪkˈskjuːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excuses?
Excuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKYOO). Broken into parts: ik · SKYOO · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say excuses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈskjusɪz/ and the British form is /ɪkˈskjuːsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.