How to pronounce expectorant
Say it like ik-SPEK-tuh-runt. Expectorant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce expectorant. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ik
- SPEK
- tuh
- runt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expectorant 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of expectorant
American and British speakers say expectorant in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspɛktərənt/ in the US and /ɪkˈspɛktərənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPEK-tuh-runt.
What does expectorant mean?
- An agent or drug used to cause or induce the expulsion of phlegm from the lungs.
- Causing or assisting the expulsion of phlegm.
Where does expectorant come from?
From expectorate + -ant.
Questions about saying expectorant
How do you pronounce expectorant?
Say ik-SPEK-tuh-runt. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspɛktərənt/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspɛktərənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expectorant?
Expectorant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK). Broken into parts: ik · SPEK · tuh · runt.
Do Americans and Brits say expectorant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspɛktərənt/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspɛktərənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.