How to pronounce expanding
Say it like ik-SPAN-ding. Expanding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAN).
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- ik
- SPAN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expanding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of expanding
American and British speakers say expanding in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspændɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪkˈspændɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPAN-ding.
What does expanding mean?
- present participle and gerund of expand How to pronounce expand
Words that rhyme with expanding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of expanding.
- standing
- understanding
- outstanding
- landing
- demanding
- commanding
- branding
- misunderstanding
- notwithstanding
- banding
Questions about saying expanding
How do you pronounce expanding?
Say ik-SPAN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspændɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspændɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expanding?
Expanding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAN). Broken into parts: ik · SPAN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say expanding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspændɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspændɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.