How to Pronounce "drink to excess"
expression
DRINGK tuh ek-SES, ik-SES
dr-INGK t-OO ek-SES
Definition
To consume more alcohol than is safe or healthy, often leading to negative effects. This phrase is used to describe drinking too much alcohol.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɪŋk/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɛkˌsɛs/, /ɪkˈsɛs
British English
dɹˈɪŋk/ /tˈuː/ /əkˈsɛs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRINGK tuh ek-SES, ik-SES
UK
dr-INGK t-OO ek-SES
Listen in Context
If you drink to excess, you can harm your health.
He tends to drink to excess at parties.
It's dangerous to drink to excess.
She tries not to drink to excess, especially during the week.