How to pronounce expedite
Say it like EK-spih-dyte. Expedite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- spih
- dyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expedite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- spihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of expedite
American and British speakers say expedite in essentially the same way: /ˈɛkspɪˌdaɪt/ in the US and /ˈɛkspəˌdaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-spuh-dyte.
What does expedite mean?
- To accelerate the progress of.“He expedited the search by alphabetizing the papers.”
- To perform (a task) fast and efficiently.
- To perform the duties of an expediter.
- Free of impediment; unimpeded.
- Expeditious; quick; prompt.
Where does expedite come from?
From Latin expedītus (“unimpeded, unfettered”), perfect passive participle of expediō (“bring forward, set right”).
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Questions about saying expedite
How do you pronounce expedite?
Say EK-spih-dyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkspɪˌdaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɛkspəˌdaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expedite?
Expedite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · spih · dyte.
Do Americans and Brits say expedite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛkspɪˌdaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɛkspəˌdaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.