excuse

How many syllables in excuse?

There are 2 syllables in the word excuse.

Divide excuse into syllables:

ex · cuse

How to pronounce excuse:

Synonyms for excuse:

alibi

apology

defence

defense

exculpation

extenuation

justification

mitigation

plea

pretext

reason

self-justification

Antonyms for excuse:

aftereffect

aftermath

annex

annexe

by-product

conclusion

consequence

corollary

denouement

development

discouragement

dénouement

effect

end

fallout

fate

fruit

hindrance

issue

outcome

outgrowth

prevention

product

ramification

repercussion

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