How to pronounce expecially
Say it like ek-SPESH-uh-lee. Expecially has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPESH).
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- ek
- SPESH
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expecially 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.
- SPESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of expecially
American and British speakers say expecially in essentially the same way: /ɛkˈspɛʃəli/ in the US and /ɛkˈspɛʃəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-SPESH-uh-lee.
What does expecially mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of especially.
Words that rhyme with expecially
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Questions about saying expecially
How do you pronounce expecially?
Say ek-SPESH-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈspɛʃəli/. In British English it is /ɛkˈspɛʃəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expecially?
Expecially has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPESH). Broken into parts: ek · SPESH · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say expecially the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˈspɛʃəli/ and the British form is /ɛkˈspɛʃəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.