How to Pronounce Excess

To pronounce "excess", say EXC-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /əkˈsɛs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/əkˈsɛs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “excess”

"excess" has 2 syllables: exc-ess. It rhymes with nonetheless and nevertheless, if that helps it stick.

What does excess mean?

noun

  1. The state of surpassing or going beyond limits; the being of a measure beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; that which exceeds what is usual or proper

    “The excess of heavy water was given away to the neighbouring country.”

  2. The degree or amount by which one thing or number exceeds another; remainder.

    “The difference between two numbers is the excess of one over the other.”

verb

  1. To declare (an employee) surplus to requirements, such that he or she might not be given work.

adjective

  1. More than is normal, necessary or specified.

Synonyms

deductible

Antonyms

deficiency

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Words that rhyme with excess

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nonethelessneverthelesscoalescedistressacquiesceaddresscaressassessprocessegressexpressfinesse

Related words

surplusexcessivenessextrasuperfluousoverabundancesurplusagesupererogatoryredundant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "excess"?▾

"Excess" has 2 syllables: exc · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "excess"?▾

The IPA transcription of "excess" is /əkˈsɛs/.

What does "excess" mean?▾

Excess: The state of surpassing or going beyond limits; the being of a measure beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; that which exceeds what is usual or proper

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