excessive

/ɪkˈsesɪv/

Syllables ex·ces·sive

Stress ex-CES-sive

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɪk/

x sound

cess

/ses/

short e

ive

/ɪv/

short i

Meaning

more than is necessary or reasonable

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɪk/(exit) + cess=/ses/(cesspool) + ive=/ɪv/(active)

Example

Eating excessive sugar is bad for your health.