How to pronounce expeditiously
Say it like ek-spuh-DISH-us-lee. Expeditiously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH).
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- ek
- spuh
- DISH
- us
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expeditiously 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of expeditiously
American and British speakers say expeditiously in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/ in the US and /ɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-spuh-DISH-us-lee.
What does expeditiously mean?
- In an expeditious manner, quickly.
Where does expeditiously come from?
From expeditious + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with expeditiously
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Questions about saying expeditiously
How do you pronounce expeditiously?
Say ek-spuh-DISH-us-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/. In British English it is /ɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expeditiously?
Expeditiously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH). Broken into parts: ek · spuh · DISH · us · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say expeditiously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/ and the British form is /ɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.