How to Pronounce "excretion"
word
ɪksˈkɹiʃən
iks-KREE-shuhn
ɛkskɹˈɛʃən
eks-KREE-shuhn
Definition
The process by which living things remove waste substances from their bodies, especially through urine or sweat.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪksˈkɹiʃən
British English
ɛkskɹˈɛʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
iks-KREE-shuhn
UK
eks-KREE-shuhn
Listen in Context
Excretion helps remove waste products from the body.
Sweating is a type of excretion.
Kidneys play an important role in excretion.
Without proper excretion, toxins can build up in your body.