How to Pronounce Excessive

To pronounce "excessive", say EXC-ess-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “excessive”

"excessive" has 4 syllables: exc-ess-iv-e. It rhymes with impressive and aggressive, if that helps it stick.

What does excessive mean?

adjective

  1. Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

    “Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive.”

Antonyms

deficientinsufficient

Words that rhyme with excessive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

impressiveaggressiveoppressiveobsessiveexpressiveregressivepossessivecrescivepressivesuccessivedepressiveessive

Related words

undueinordinateextravagantoverweeningexuberantimmoderateunreasonableunrestrained

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "excessive"?▾

"Excessive" has 4 syllables: exc · ess · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "excessive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "excessive" is /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/.

What does "excessive" mean?▾

Excessive: Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

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