How to Pronounce “excellency”
word
/ˈɛkˈsɫɛnsi/
EK-suh-luhn-see
/ˈɛksələnsi/
EK-suh-luhn-see
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɛkˈsɫɛnsi/
British English
/ˈɛksələnsi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EK-suh-luhn-see
UK
EK-suh-luhn-see
Listen in Context
The letter began with "Your Excellency."
People called the ambassador "His Excellency."
In some countries, a governor is addressed as Excellency.
I was so nervous that I almost forgot to say "Your Excellency" at the meeting.