How to Pronounce Excerpts

To pronounce "excerpts", say EXC-erpts — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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EXC-erpts

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💡 Tip for remembering “excerpts”

"excerpts" has 2 syllables: exc-erpts.

What does excerpts mean?

noun

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

verb

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

Related words

extractselectionabstractsborrowingschunkscitationsclipscopies

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How many syllables are in "excerpts"?▾

"Excerpts" has 2 syllables: exc · erpts.

What does "excerpts" mean?▾

Excerpts: 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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