How to Pronounce "excess baggage"

expression

ˈɛkˌsɛs/, /ɪkˈsɛs/ /ˈbæɡədʒ/, /ˈbæɡɪdʒ

EK-sess BAG-ij or ik-SESS BAG-ij

əkˈsɛs/ /bˈæɡɪdʒ

uk-SESS BAG-ij

Definition

Items or luggage that exceeds the allowed weight or number limits when traveling, usually resulting in an extra fee. It can also be used metaphorically to mean emotional or mental burdens.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɛkˌsɛs/, /ɪkˈsɛs/ /ˈbæɡədʒ/, /ˈbæɡɪdʒ

British English

əkˈsɛs/ /bˈæɡɪdʒ

Simplified Pronunciation

EK-sess BAG-ij or ik-SESS BAG-ij

uk-SESS BAG-ij

Listen in Context

She had to pay for excess baggage at the airport.

You should pack light to avoid excess baggage fees.

I had excess baggage because I bought too many souvenirs.

After all these years, he still carries a lot of emotional excess baggage.