How to pronounce expatriation
Say it like ek-spay-tree-AY-shun. Expatriation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY).
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- ek
- spay
- tree
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expatriation 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.
- spayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of expatriation
American and British speakers say expatriation in essentially the same way: /ɛkˌspeɪtriˈeɪʃən/ in the US and /ɛkˌspeɪtriˈeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-spay-tree-AY-shun.
What does expatriation mean?
- Voluntary migration from one's native land to another.
- Forced expulsion of from one's native land to another.
Where does expatriation come from?
Borrowed from French expatriation, or from expatriate + -ion.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with expatriation
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Questions about saying expatriation
How do you pronounce expatriation?
Say ek-spay-tree-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˌspeɪtriˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɛkˌspeɪtriˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expatriation?
Expatriation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY). Broken into parts: ek · spay · tree · AY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say expatriation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˌspeɪtriˈeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɛkˌspeɪtriˈeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.