Cómo Pronunciar "excelsior"
word
ɪkˈsɛɫsiɝ
ik-SEL-see-er
ɛksˈɛlsjɐ
ek-SEL-see-uh
Definición
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'.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ɪkˈsɛɫsiɝ
Inglés Británico
ɛksˈɛlsjɐ
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
ik-SEL-see-er
UK
ek-SEL-see-uh
Escucha en Contexto
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.