How to pronounce expedition
Say it like ek-spuh-DISH-un. Expedition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH).
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- ek
- spuh
- DISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expedition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- spuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of expedition
American and British speakers say expedition in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-spih-DISH-un.
What does expedition mean?
- a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
- an organized group of people undertaking a journey for a particular purpose“an expedition was sent to explore Mars”
- a journey organized for a particular purpose
Where does expedition come from?
From Middle French expédition, and its source, Latin expeditio.
Words that rhyme with expedition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of expedition.
Questions about saying expedition
How do you pronounce expedition?
Say ek-spuh-DISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expedition?
Expedition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH). Broken into parts: ek · spuh · DISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say expedition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.