How to pronounce expeditionary
Say it like ek-spuh-DISH-uh-ner-ee. Expeditionary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH).
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US American/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəˌnɛri/ek-spuh-DISH-uh-ner-ee
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- ek
- spuh
- DISH
- uh
- ner
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expeditionary 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does expeditionary mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to an expedition.
- Intended for military operations abroad.
- One who goes on expeditions, especially one who is a member of an expeditionary military force.
Where does expeditionary come from?
From expedition + -ary.
Words that rhyme with expeditionary
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Questions about saying expeditionary
How do you pronounce expeditionary?
Say ek-spuh-DISH-uh-ner-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəˌnɛri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expeditionary?
Expeditionary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH). Broken into parts: ek · spuh · DISH · uh · ner · ee.