How to Pronounce "excuse for"
expression
ɪkˈskjus/, /ɪkˈskjuz/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
ik-SKYOOS for, ik-SKYOOS fur, ik-SKYOOS FER, ik-SKYOOS FURR, ik-SKYOOS FER-ur, ik-SKYOOS FERR
ɪkˈskjuːz/ /fˈɔː
ik-SKYOOS for, ik-SKYOOS faw
Definition
A reason (often not true or not good) that you give to explain or justify why you did something, especially when trying to avoid blame or criticism.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪkˈskjus/, /ɪkˈskjuz/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
ɪkˈskjuːz/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-SKYOOS for, ik-SKYOOS fur, ik-SKYOOS FER, ik-SKYOOS FURR, ik-SKYOOS FER-ur, ik-SKYOOS FERR
UK
ik-SKYOOS for, ik-SKYOOS faw
Listen in Context
He always finds an excuse for being late.
Don't use your headache as an excuse for not doing your homework.
There is no excuse for bad behavior.
He used the rain as an excuse for canceling the game.