How to pronounce expeditions
Say it like ek-spuh-DISH-unz. Expeditions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH).
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- ek
- spuh
- DISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expeditions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of expeditions
American and British speakers say expeditions in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-spuh-DISH-unz.
What does expeditions mean?
- plural of expedition How to pronounce expedition
Questions about saying expeditions
How do you pronounce expeditions?
Say ek-spuh-DISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expeditions?
Expeditions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH). Broken into parts: ek · spuh · DISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say expeditions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.