English pronunciation · Words Starting with E
Excuse Me Pronunciation
Excuse Me is pronounced ik-SKYOOS-MEE, IPA /ɪkˈskjus ˈmi/.
ik-SKYOOS-MEE
US /ɪkˈskjus ˈmi/
Syllables: ik · SKYOOS · MEE (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
phrase (interjection): A polite way to get someone's attention, to apologise for a small intrusion, or to ask someone to move.
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Excuse Me in a Sentence
- Excuse me, is this seat taken?
- Excuse me for a moment, I need to take this call.
- Excuse me, could I get past?
Common Mispronunciations of Excuse Me
Not ik-SKYOOZ-mee
The verb excuse ends in a buzzed z, but this phrase uses the noun form and closes on a hissed s. Compare I excuse you with no excuse.
Not ek-SKOOS-mee
Slide a y in before the oo, giving SKYOOS. Dropping it leaves a sound closer to scoots.
Tip: Tone carries the meaning. Falling on me is an ordinary apology; rising sharply on me signals surprise or offence.
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