How to Pronounce "excerpt"
word
ˈɛksɝpt/, /ɛkˈsɝpt
EK-surpt
ɛksˈɜːpt
ek-SURPT
Definition
A short part taken from a longer text, speech, film, or piece of music.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛksɝpt/, /ɛkˈsɝpt
British English
ɛksˈɜːpt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EK-surpt
UK
ek-SURPT
Listen in Context
The teacher read an excerpt from the book.
This magazine printed an excerpt of the interview.
He shared an excerpt from his speech with us.
You can read a short excerpt of the novel online before buying it.