How to pronounce expected
Say it like ik-SPEK-tud. Expected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK).
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- ik
- SPEK
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expected 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.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of expected
American and British speakers say expected in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspɛktəd/ in the US and /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPEK-tid.
What does expected mean?
- considered likely or probable to happen or arrive“prepared for the expected attack”
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Words that rhyme with expected
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Questions about saying expected
How do you pronounce expected?
Say ik-SPEK-tud. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspɛktəd/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expected?
Expected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK). Broken into parts: ik · SPEK · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say expected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspɛktəd/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.