How to pronounce exsuccous
Say it like eks-SUHK-us. Exsuccous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHK).
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- eks
- SUHK
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exsuccous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exsuccous
American and British speakers say exsuccous in essentially the same way: /ɛksˈsʌkəs/ in the US and /ɛksˈsʌkəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: eks-SUHK-us.
What does exsuccous mean?
- Without juice or sap; completely dry.
Where does exsuccous come from?
Latin exsuccus, from ex- + succus ‘juice’.
Words that rhyme with exsuccous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of exsuccous.
Questions about saying exsuccous
How do you pronounce exsuccous?
Say eks-SUHK-us. The American pronunciation is /ɛksˈsʌkəs/. In British English it is /ɛksˈsʌkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exsuccous?
Exsuccous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHK). Broken into parts: eks · SUHK · us.
Do Americans and Brits say exsuccous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛksˈsʌkəs/ and the British form is /ɛksˈsʌkəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.