How to pronounce expanse
Say it like ik-SPANS. Expanse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPANS).
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- ik
- SPANS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expanse 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.
- SPANSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of expanse
American and British speakers say expanse in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspæns/ in the US and /ɪkˈspæns/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPANS.
What does expanse mean?
- A wide stretch, usually of sea, sky, or land.
- An amount of spread or stretch.
Where does expanse come from?
From Latin expansum, from expandō.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with expanse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of expanse.
Questions about saying expanse
How do you pronounce expanse?
Say ik-SPANS. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspæns/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspæns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expanse?
Expanse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPANS). Broken into parts: ik · SPANS.
Do Americans and Brits say expanse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspæns/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspæns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.