excess

/ɪkˈsɛs/

Syllables ex·cess

Stress ex-CESS

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɪk/

short i

cess

/sɛs/

soft c

Meaning

an amount that is more than necessary or allowed

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɪk/ (exit) + cess=/sɛs/ (process)

Example

Eating sugar in excess can harm your health.