How to Pronounce "excuses"
word
/ɪkˈskjusɪz/, /ɪkˈskjuzɪz/
ik-SKYOO-siz (noun), ik-SKYOO-ziz (verb)
/ɪkˈskjuːsɪz/, /ɪkˈskjuːzɪz/
ik-SKYOO-siz (noun), ik-SKYOO-ziz (verb)
Definition
An excuse is a reason given to explain a mistake, avoid responsibility, or say why you cannot do something. It can be a real explanation or a weak reason that people do not fully believe.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪkˈskjusɪz/, /ɪkˈskjuzɪz/
British English
/ɪkˈskjuːsɪz/, /ɪkˈskjuːzɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-SKYOO-siz (noun), ik-SKYOO-ziz (verb)
UK
ik-SKYOO-siz (noun), ik-SKYOO-ziz (verb)
Listen in Context
He always has excuses for being late.
I do not want to hear your excuses.
She made excuses and did not come.
No more excuses—just tell me what happened.