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How to say: except

Spelling: Except Syllables except

US accent

/ɛksˈɛpt/

UK accent

/ɛksˈɛpt/

People mix it up with:

vs. accept

Definition

Definition — take exception to

e.g. “he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday”

Cross intents

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