Excessive has 3 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Excessive indulgence spoiled the child. | |
| 2. | The word 'excessive competition' is frequently used in Japanese industry, but there is not a precise definition of the practice. | |
| 3. | Excessive supply leads to a drop in prices. | |
| 4. | The doctor advised me to leave off jogging because it was excessive exercise. | |
| 5. | The excessive use of salt should be taboo. | |
| 6. | Excessive concern with safety can be dangerous. | |
| 7. | Excessive smoking will injure your health. | |
| 8. | As a result, it is undeniable that important disciplines and moral education have been neglected. By placing excessive importance on scholastic achievement, many parents have forgotten such basic social courtesies as consideration for others. | |
| 9. | Excessive reliance on monetary policy an attempt to curb inflation could unnecessarily constrain credit and hence business. | |
| 10. | Snoring and excessive smoking are indeed related. |