How to pronounce expediency
Say it like ik-SPEE-dee-un-see. Expediency has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEE).
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- ik
- SPEE
- dee
- un
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expediency 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.
- SPEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep 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 expediency
American and British speakers say expediency in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspidiənsi/ in the US and /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPEE-dee-un-see.
What does expediency mean?
- The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.
- Pursuit of the course of action that brings the desired effect even if it is unjust or unprincipled.
- An expedient.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying expediency
How do you pronounce expediency?
Say ik-SPEE-dee-un-see. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspidiənsi/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expediency?
Expediency has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEE). Broken into parts: ik · SPEE · dee · un · see.
Do Americans and Brits say expediency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspidiənsi/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.