How to Pronounce “exception

word

/ɪkˈsɛpʃən/
ik-SEP-shuhn
/ɛksˈɛpʃən/
ik-SEP-shuhn

IPA Transcription

American English

/ɪkˈsɛpʃən/

British English

/ɛksˈɛpʃən/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

ik-SEP-shuhn

UK

ik-SEP-shuhn

Listen in Context

I usually don't lend money to coworkers, but I'll make an exception this time.

This rule has one exception.

She is an exception to the rule.

We do not allow pets, with the exception of guide dogs.