How to Pronounce Excellence

To pronounce "excellence", say EXC-ell-enc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɛksələns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈɛksələns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “excellence”

"excellence" has 4 syllables: exc-ell-enc-e.

What does excellence mean?

noun

  1. The quality of being excellent; brilliance
  2. Something in which one excels.

Synonyms

goodnessgreatnessperfectionpre-eminencepuritysuperiorityworth

Related words

qualitysuperiorpreeminentworld-classfinesuperiorityexcellentoutstanding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "excellence"?▾

"Excellence" has 4 syllables: exc · ell · enc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "excellence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "excellence" is /ˈɛksələns/.

What does "excellence" mean?▾

Excellence: The quality of being excellent; brilliance

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