How do you pronounce "excess"?

In American English: /ˈɛkˌsɛs/ (EHK-sehs). In British English: /ɛksˈɛs/ (ehks-EHS). In Canadian English: /ˈɛkˌsɛs/ (EHK-sehs). In Australian English: /ɛksˈɛs/ (ehks-EHS).

Is "excess" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛkˌsɛs/ (EHK-sehs), while in British English it's /ɛksˈɛs/ (ehks-EHS).

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excess

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/ˈɛkˌsɛs/

EHK-sehs

Syllable Breakdown

ɛkex·sɛscess

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