How to Pronounce "excess baggage"
expression
ˈɛkˌsɛs/, /ɪkˈsɛs/ /ˈbæɡədʒ/, /ˈbæɡɪdʒ
EK-sess BAG-ij or ik-SESS BAG-ij
əkˈsɛs/ /bˈæɡɪdʒ
uk-SESS BAG-ij
Definition
Items or luggage that exceeds the allowed weight or number limits when traveling, usually resulting in an extra fee. It can also be used metaphorically to mean emotional or mental burdens.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛkˌsɛs/, /ɪkˈsɛs/ /ˈbæɡədʒ/, /ˈbæɡɪdʒ
British English
əkˈsɛs/ /bˈæɡɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EK-sess BAG-ij or ik-SESS BAG-ij
UK
uk-SESS BAG-ij
Listen in Context
She had to pay for excess baggage at the airport.
You should pack light to avoid excess baggage fees.
I had excess baggage because I bought too many souvenirs.
After all these years, he still carries a lot of emotional excess baggage.