How to pronounce expeditious
Say it like ek-spuh-DISH-us. Expeditious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH).
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- ek
- spuh
- DISH
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expeditious 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of expeditious
American and British speakers say expeditious in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/ in the US and /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-spuh-DISH-us.
What does expeditious mean?
- Fast, prompt, speedy.
- Completed or done with efficiency and speed; facilitating speed.
Where does expeditious come from?
From Middle English expedycius (“useful, fitting”), from Latin expedītus (“disengaged, ready, convenient, prompt; unfettered, unencumbered”), past participle of expediō.
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Words that rhyme with expeditious
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Questions about saying expeditious
How do you pronounce expeditious?
Say ek-spuh-DISH-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/. In British English it is /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expeditious?
Expeditious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH). Broken into parts: ek · spuh · DISH · us.
Do Americans and Brits say expeditious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/ and the British form is /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.