Como Pronunciar "excuses"

word

/ɪkˈskjusɪz/, /ɪkˈskjuzɪz/

ik-SKYOO-siz (noun), ik-SKYOO-ziz (verb)

/ɪkˈskjuːsɪz/, /ɪkˈskjuːzɪz/

ik-SKYOO-siz (noun), ik-SKYOO-ziz (verb)

Definição

An excuse is a reason given to explain a mistake, avoid responsibility, or say why you cannot do something. It can be a real explanation or a weak reason that people do not fully believe.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

/ɪkˈskjusɪz/, /ɪkˈskjuzɪz/

Inglês Britânico

/ɪkˈskjuːsɪz/, /ɪkˈskjuːzɪz/

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

ik-SKYOO-siz (noun), ik-SKYOO-ziz (verb)

Ouça em Contexto

He always has excuses for being late.

I do not want to hear your excuses.

She made excuses and did not come.

No more excuses—just tell me what happened.