How to Pronounce "could i be excused"
expression
KUD eye bee-ek-SKOOZD
kud EYE bee-eks-KYOOZD
Definition
A polite way to ask for permission to leave, usually from the table or a meeting.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkʊd/ /ˈaɪ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ɪkˈskjuzd
British English
kˈʊd/ /ˈaɪ/ /bˈiː/ /ɛkskjˈuːsd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUD eye bee-ek-SKOOZD
UK
kud EYE bee-eks-KYOOZD
Listen in Context
Could I be excused to use the restroom?
After dinner, he said, 'Could I be excused?'
Could I be excused from the meeting early?
I'm finished eating, could I be excused?