How to Pronounce Excellent

To pronounce "excellent", say EXC-ell-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɛksəɫənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɛksəɫənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈɛksələnt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “excellent”

Break "excellent" into 3 beats and lean on "EXC" — that's the stressed one.

What does excellent mean?

adjective

Having excelled, having surpassed.
Of higher or the highest quality; splendid.

adverb

Excellently.

Antonyms

poor terrible

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "excellent"?▾

"Excellent" has 3 syllables: exc · ell · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "excellent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "excellent" is /ˈɛksəɫənt/.

What does "excellent" mean?▾

Excellent: Having excelled, having surpassed.

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