How to pronounce expectedly
Say it like ik-SPEK-tid-lee. Expectedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK).
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- ik
- SPEK
- tid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expectedly 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of expectedly
American and British speakers say expectedly in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ in the US and /ɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPEK-tid-lee.
What does expectedly mean?
- In an expected way; as expected; predictably.
Where does expectedly come from?
From expected + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying expectedly
How do you pronounce expectedly?
Say ik-SPEK-tid-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspɛktɪdli/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspɛktɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expectedly?
Expectedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK). Broken into parts: ik · SPEK · tid · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say expectedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspɛktɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.