How to pronounce expanded
Say it like ik-SPAN-dud. Expanded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAN).
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- ik
- SPAN
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expanded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of expanded
American and British speakers say expanded in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspændəd/ in the US and /ɪkˈspændɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPAN-did.
What does expanded mean?
- increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
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Words that rhyme with expanded
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Questions about saying expanded
How do you pronounce expanded?
Say ik-SPAN-dud. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspændəd/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspændɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expanded?
Expanded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAN). Broken into parts: ik · SPAN · dud.
Do Americans and Brits say expanded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspændəd/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspændɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.