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How to pronounce exception
Say it like this: /ɪkˈsɛpʃən/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does exception mean?
nounThe act of excepting or excluding; exclusion; restriction by taking out something which would otherwise be included, as in a class, statement, rule.
“the exception of a rule”
That which is excluded from others; a person, thing, or case, specified as distinct, or not included.
“That rule is usually true, but there are a few exceptions.”
An objection, on legal grounds; also, as in conveyancing, a clause by which the grantor excepts or reserves something before the right is transferred.
verbTo throw an exception.
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