How many syllables in excuse?

Syllables in excuse

2

ex·cuse

Excuse has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say excuse

Said as /ɪksˈkjus/2 syllables, ex-CUSE · da-DUM
Said as /ɪksˈkjuz/2 syllables, ex-CUSE · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say excuse slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ex, cuse. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with excuse

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Questions

How many syllables are in excuse?
Excuse has two syllables.
How do you divide excuse into syllables?
Excuse divides as ex-cuse.
Which syllable is stressed in excuse?
The second syllable (ex-CUSE).

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