How to pronounce expatriates
Say it like ek-SPAY-tree-ayts. Expatriates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAY).
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- ek
- SPAY
- tree
- ayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expatriates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SPAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of expatriates
American and British speakers say expatriates in essentially the same way: /ɛkˈspeɪtriˌeɪts/ in the US and /ɛkˈspeɪtriˌeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-SPAY-tree-ayts.
What does expatriates mean?
- plural of expatriate How to pronounce expatriate
Questions about saying expatriates
How do you pronounce expatriates?
Say ek-SPAY-tree-ayts. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈspeɪtriˌeɪts/. In British English it is /ɛkˈspeɪtriˌeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expatriates?
Expatriates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAY). Broken into parts: ek · SPAY · tree · ayts.
Do Americans and Brits say expatriates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˈspeɪtriˌeɪts/ and the British form is /ɛkˈspeɪtriˌeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.