How to pronounce excess
excess
/ˈekses/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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There is a second pronunciation: /ɪkˈses/.
Excess, sound by sound
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
In a sentence
You can't take any excess baggage on the plane.
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- vignette/vɪnˈjet/
- schedule/ˈskedʒʊl/
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce excess?
Excess is pronounced /ˈekses/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ɪkˈses/, is also used.
How many syllables are in excess?
Excess has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in excess?
The first syllable: /ˈekses/.