American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'except' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "except" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "except"

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Simple pronunciation
ihk-sehpt
IPA transcription
/ɪkˈsɛpt̚/
Word frequency
502nd

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What does "except" mean?

  1. not including; but not

Examples of "except" in a sentence

  • I like all fruits except bananas.
  • Everyone is here except for Sarah.
  • I do all my homework except math.

How common is "except"?

Except is the 502nd most common word in English.

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