How to Pronounce Excited

To pronounce "excited", say EXC-it-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “excited”

"excited" has 3 syllables: exc-it-ed. It rhymes with delighted and benighted, if that helps it stick.

What does excited mean?

verb

  1. To stir the emotions of.

    “The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present.”

  2. To arouse or bring out (e.g. feelings); to stimulate.

    “Favoritism tends to excite jealousy in the ones not being favored.”

adjective

  1. Having great enthusiasm.

    “He was very excited about his promotion.”

  2. Being in a state of higher energy.

    “The excited electrons give off light when they drop to a lower energy state.”

Synonyms

enthusiastic

Antonyms

calmrelax

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Words that rhyme with excited

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

delightedbenightedblightedignitedexpeditedincitedoverexcitedshortsightedunrequitedcitedindictedslighted

Related words

overexcitedagogstimulatedthrilledemotionalagitatedfranticdelirious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "excited"?▾

"Excited" has 3 syllables: exc · it · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "excited"?▾

The IPA transcription of "excited" is /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/.

What does "excited" mean?▾

Excited: To stir the emotions of.

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