How do you pronounce "excuses"?

In American English: /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/ (iks-KYOOS-iz). In British English: /ɛkskjˈuːsɪz/ (ehksky-OOS-iz). In Canadian English: /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/ (iks-KYOOS-iz). In Australian English: /ɛkskjˈuːsɪz/ (ehksky-OOS-iz).

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

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

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excuses

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/ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/

iks-KYOOS-iz

Syllable Breakdown

ɪksex·kjuːscus·ɪzes

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