How to pronounce expansionist
Say it like ik-SPAN-shuh-nist. Expansionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAN).
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- ik
- SPAN
- shuh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expansionist 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of expansionist
American and British speakers say expansionist in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspænʃənɪst/ in the US and /ɪkˈspænʃənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPAN-shuh-nist.
What does expansionist mean?
- Of or pertaining to expansionism.
- An advocate of expansionism.
Where does expansionist come from?
From expansion + -ist.
Questions about saying expansionist
How do you pronounce expansionist?
Say ik-SPAN-shuh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspænʃənɪst/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspænʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expansionist?
Expansionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAN). Broken into parts: ik · SPAN · shuh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say expansionist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspænʃənɪst/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspænʃənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.