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