How to pronounce expatiate
Say it like ik-SPAY-shih-ayt. Expatiate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAY).
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- ik
- SPAY
- shih
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expatiate 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.
- SPAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of expatiate
American and British speakers say expatiate in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt/ in the US and /ɪkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPAY-shih-ayt.
What does expatiate mean?
- To write or speak at length; to be copious in argument or discussion.
- To range at large, or without restraint.
Where does expatiate come from?
From the participle stem of Latin expatior, from ex- + spatior (“walk about”).
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Words that rhyme with expatiate
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Questions about saying expatiate
How do you pronounce expatiate?
Say ik-SPAY-shih-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expatiate?
Expatiate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAY). Broken into parts: ik · SPAY · shih · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say expatiate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspeɪʃɪeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.