excited

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

Syllables ex·cit·ed

Stress ex-CIT-ed

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɪk/

short e

ci

/saɪ/

soft c

ted

/tɪd/

past -ed

Meaning

feeling very happy, enthusiastic, or eager

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɪk/(exit) + cite=/saɪt/(cite) + ed=/ɪd/(wanted)

Example

The children are excited about the trip.