How to Pronounce Excrement

To pronounce "excrement", say EXCR-em-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɛkskɹəmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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9

Letters

/ˈɛkskɹəmənt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “excrement”

"excrement" has 3 syllables: excr-em-ent.

What does excrement mean?

noun

  1. (now specifically) Human and animal solid waste excreted from the bowels; feces.
  2. Any waste matter excreted from the human or animal body, or discharged by bodily organs.

Related words

excretaexcretiondejecturescatdungdiarrhoeadiarrheamanure

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "excrement"?▾

"Excrement" has 3 syllables: excr · em · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "excrement"?▾

The IPA transcription of "excrement" is /ˈɛkskɹəmənt/.

What does "excrement" mean?▾

Excrement: (now specifically) Human and animal solid waste excreted from the bowels; feces.

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