American English
/ɪkˈsɛpt̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
not including a particular person or thing
“Except” can begin with either a short “ih” sound /ɪ/ or an “eh” sound /ɛ/: /ɪkˈsɛpt/ and /ɛkˈsɛpt/. Both are common in American English.
not including a particular person or thing
Everyone came except Maria.
I eat all vegetables except mushrooms.
everyone except · all except one
all the + plural noun + except + noun/pronoun
everyone/everything + except + noun/pronoun
used to add one fact that makes a statement not completely true
I would go, except that I have no car.
The plan is good, except it costs too much.
except that
statement + except that + subject + verb
statement + except + subject + verb
used before a time or situation to say that the main statement does not apply then
I walk to work except when it rains.
She calls every day except when she is traveling.
except when
subject + verb + except when + subject + verb
not including a particular person or thing
Everyone passed except for Tom.
with one fact as a limitation
I would help, except that I am busy.
not in the situation or time when something happens
I jog every day except when it rains.