How to Pronounce Excursion

To pronounce "excursion", say EXC-urs-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “excursion”

"excursion" has 3 syllables: exc-urs-ion. It rhymes with aversion and incursion, if that helps it stick.

What does excursion mean?

noun

  1. A brief recreational trip; a journey out of the usual way.

    “While driving home I took an excursion and saw some deer.”

  2. A wandering from the main subject: a digression.

verb

  1. To go on a recreational trip or excursion.

Synonyms

journeytripdigressionexcursus

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Words that rhyme with excursion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aversionincursionreversionaspersiondispersionimmersionversiondiversionperversionconversioninversionsubversion

Related words

outingjauntexpeditiondigressionjunketsashaytripjourney

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "excursion"?▾

"Excursion" has 3 syllables: exc · urs · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "excursion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "excursion" is /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʃən/.

What does "excursion" mean?▾

Excursion: A brief recreational trip; a journey out of the usual way.

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