How to Pronounce Excise

To pronounce "excise", say EXC-is-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “excise”

"excise" has 3 syllables: exc-is-e. It rhymes with concise and nice, if that helps it stick.

What does excise mean?

noun

  1. A tax charged on goods produced within the country (as opposed to customs duties, charged on goods from outside the country).

verb

  1. To impose an excise tax on something.

Synonyms

excise tax

Words that rhyme with excise

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concisenicevicedevisepreciseenticeadviceparadisesacrificedevicesufficeice

Related words

strikeexpungetaxcustomstaxationexcisableconsumerduty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "excise"?▾

"Excise" has 3 syllables: exc · is · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "excise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "excise" is /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/.

What does "excise" mean?▾

Excise: A tax charged on goods produced within the country (as opposed to customs duties, charged on goods from outside the country).

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