How to Pronounce "excuse from"
expression
ɪkˈskjus/, /ɪkˈskjuz/ /ˈfɹəm
ik-SKYUSS frum
ɪkˈskjuːs/ /fɹˈɒm
ik-SKYOOHS frum
Definition
To officially allow someone not to do something they are normally expected to do, such as a duty, task, or requirement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪkˈskjus/, /ɪkˈskjuz/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
ɪkˈskjuːs/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-SKYUSS frum
UK
ik-SKYOOHS frum
Listen in Context
She was excused from gym class because of her injury.
He was excused from jury duty this year.
Students may be excused from exams for medical reasons.
I asked if I could be excused from the meeting since I had another appointment.