How to Pronounce "do to excess"
expression
ˈdu/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɛkˌsɛs/, /ɪkˈsɛs
DOO to eks-SES
dʉː/ /tˈuː/ /əkˈsɛs
DOO to ek-SES
Definition
To do something more than is necessary or healthy; to go beyond reasonable limits.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdu/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɛkˌsɛs/, /ɪkˈsɛs
British English
dʉː/ /tˈuː/ /əkˈsɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOO to eks-SES
UK
DOO to ek-SES
Listen in Context
It is unhealthy to do to excess any kind of exercise.
Try not to do to excess when eating sweets.
Many people do to excess when working late hours.
You shouldn't do to excess just because you feel pressure from others.