How to pronounce expectancy
Say it like ik-SPEK-tun-see. Expectancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK).
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- ik
- SPEK
- tun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expectancy 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.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of expectancy
American and British speakers say expectancy in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/ in the US and /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPEK-tun-see.
What does expectancy mean?
- Expectation or anticipation; the state of expecting something.
- The state of being expected.
- Future interest as to possession or enjoyment
Where does expectancy come from?
From expectant + -cy or expect + -ancy.
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Questions about saying expectancy
How do you pronounce expectancy?
Say ik-SPEK-tun-see. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expectancy?
Expectancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK). Broken into parts: ik · SPEK · tun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say expectancy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.