Excuse

Written By English w/ Nabi

PIE SPEAK: Excuse - Same spelling, different sound and meaning.

Pronunciation

  • to give a reason = ex-KYOOSS (hold “s“ like in ‘news’) (noun)

  • to be polite = ex-KYOOZ (do not hold the “s“) (verb)

Intonation Practice

  • What’s your ex-KYOOSS this time?

  • Please ex-KYOOZ my mistake.

  • He gave a weak ex-KYOOSS.

  • She will ex-KYOOZ herself now.

Expression Tip
Use ex-KYOOSS when giving a reason. ex-KYOOZ when asking for forgiveness or leaving.

📖 Read This Aloud
She had a good excuse for being late and hoped he would excuse her quickly. Her excuse was that traffic was awful. He did excuse her but asked her not to use that excuse again.

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