To pronounce "excelsior", say EXC-els-ior — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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EXC-els-ior
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"excelsior" has 3 syllables: exc-els-ior.
"Excelsior" has 3 syllables: exc · els · ior.
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