1. exception

noun. ['ɪkˈsɛpʃən'] a deliberate act of omission.

Rhymes with Exception

• self-deception
• preconception
• misconception
• contraception
• misperception
• interception
• conception
• reception
• perception
• inception
• deception

How do you pronounce exception?

Pronounce exception as ɪkˈsɛpʃən.

US - How to pronounce exception in American English

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2. exception

noun. ['ɪkˈsɛpʃən'] an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization; the only exception was her last child".

3. exception

noun. ['ɪkˈsɛpʃən'] grounds for adverse criticism.

Sentences with exception

1. Noun, singular or mass
The IRS allows an exception in that a husband and wife are considered one income beneficiary as long as both are resident aliens or US citizens and they file a joint income tax return.