How to Pronounce "excelsior"
word
ɪkˈsɛɫsiɝ
ik-SEL-see-er
ɛksˈɛlsjɐ
ek-SEL-see-uh
Definition
Excelsior mainly refers to thin wood shavings used for packing fragile items. It can also be used as a motto meaning 'ever upward' or 'higher'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪkˈsɛɫsiɝ
British English
ɛksˈɛlsjɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-SEL-see-er
UK
ek-SEL-see-uh
Listen in Context
The package was filled with excelsior to protect the glass.
He read the New York State motto, 'Excelsior,' out loud.
The workers cleaned up the excelsior after unpacking the items.
I love how old boxes used to be packed with excelsior—now everything's plastic.