How do you pronounce "excuse"?

In American English: /ɪksˈkjuːs/ (iks-KYOOS). In British English: /ɛkskjˈuːs/ (ehksky-OOS). In Canadian English: /ɪksˈkjuːs/ (iks-KYOOS). In Australian English: /ɛkskjˈuːs/ (ehksky-OOS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪksˈkjuːs/ (iks-KYOOS), while in British English it's /ɛkskjˈuːs/ (ehksky-OOS).

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excuse

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/ɪksˈkjuːs/

iks-KYOOS

Syllable Breakdown

ɪksex·kjuːscuse

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