How to Pronounce Excesses

To pronounce "excesses", say EXC-ess-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

EXC-ess-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “excesses”

"excesses" has 3 syllables: exc-ess-es. It rhymes with tresses and possesses, if that helps it stick.

What does excesses 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.”

Synonyms

deductible

Antonyms

deficiency

Words that rhyme with excesses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tressespossessesaddressesprofessesexpressesstressescoalescessuccessesprogressesassessesdepressesmesses

Related words

surplusexcessivenessextrasuperfluousoverabundancesurplusagesupererogatoryredundant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "excesses"?▾

"Excesses" has 3 syllables: exc · ess · es.

What does "excesses" mean?▾

Excesses: 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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