Como Pronunciar "excelsior"
word
ɪkˈsɛɫsiɝ
ik-SEL-see-er
ɛksˈɛlsjɐ
ek-SEL-see-uh
Definição
Excelsior mainly refers to thin wood shavings used for packing fragile items. It can also be used as a motto meaning 'ever upward' or 'higher'.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ɪkˈsɛɫsiɝ
Inglês Britânico
ɛksˈɛlsjɐ
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
ik-SEL-see-er
UK
ek-SEL-see-uh
Ouça em Contexto
The package was filled with excelsior to protect the glass.
He read the New York State motto, 'Excelsior,' out loud.
The workers cleaned up the excelsior after unpacking the items.
I love how old boxes used to be packed with excelsior—now everything's plastic.