How to pronounce expansive
Say it like ik-SPAN-siv. Expansive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAN).
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US American/ɪkˈspænsɪv/ik-SPAN-siv
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- ik
- SPAN
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expansive 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.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does expansive mean?
adjective
- Comprehensive in scope or extent.“expansive research work”
- Talkative and sociable.
- Able to be expanded.
Where does expansive come from?
From Latin expāns-, past-participle stem of expandere (“to spread out”; see expand) + -ive.
Questions about saying expansive
How do you pronounce expansive?
Say ik-SPAN-siv. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspænsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expansive?
Expansive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAN). Broken into parts: ik · SPAN · siv.