How to Pronounce "excused"
word
/ɪkˈskjuzd/
ik-SKYOOZD
/ɛkskjˈuːsd/
ik-SKYOOZD
Definition
Allowed to leave or not required to participate, or forgiven for a mistake or absence.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪkˈskjuzd/
British English
/ɛkskjˈuːsd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-SKYOOZD
UK
ik-SKYOOZD
Listen in Context
He was excused from class because he was sick.
She is excused for being late today.
You are excused from the meeting.
If you're not feeling well, you can be excused early.