How to Pronounce Excerpt

To pronounce "excerpt", say EXC-erpt — 2 syllables, IPA /ɛkˈsɜ(ɹ)(p)t/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɛkˈsɜ(ɹ)(p)t/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “excerpt”

"excerpt" has 2 syllables: exc-erpt. It rhymes with usurped and chirped, if that helps it stick.

What does excerpt mean?

noun

A clip, snippet, passage or extract from a larger work such as a news article, a film, or a literary composition.

verb

To select or copy sample material (excerpts) from a work.

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Words that rhyme with excerpt

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usurped chirped slurped

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "excerpt"?▾

"Excerpt" has 2 syllables: exc · erpt.

What is the IPA transcription of "excerpt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "excerpt" is /ɛkˈsɜ(ɹ)(p)t/.

What does "excerpt" mean?▾

Excerpt: A clip, snippet, passage or extract from a larger work such as a news article, a film, or a literary composition.

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