How do you pronounce "excite"?

In American English: /ɪkˈsaɪt/ (ik-SEYET). In British English: /ɪksˈaɪt/ (iks-EYET). In Canadian English: /ɪkˈsʌɪt/ (ik-SUH-it). In Australian English: /ɛksˈaɪt/ (ehks-EYET).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪkˈsaɪt/ (ik-SEYET), while in British English it's /ɪksˈaɪt/ (iks-EYET).

How to Pronounce "excite"

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excite

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/ɪkˈsaɪt/

ik-SEYET

Syllable Breakdown

ɪkex·saɪtcite

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