How to pronounce expectations
Say it like ek-spek-TAY-shunz. Expectations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- ek
- spek
- TAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expectations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- spekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of expectations
American and British speakers say expectations in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-spek-TAY-shunz.
What does expectations mean?
- plural of expectation How to pronounce expectation
Words that rhyme with expectations
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Questions about saying expectations
How do you pronounce expectations?
Say ek-spek-TAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expectations?
Expectations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: ek · spek · TAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say expectations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.