How to pronounce expending
Say it like ek-SPEN-ding. Expending has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEN).
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- ek
- SPEN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expending 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.
- SPENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of expending
American and British speakers say expending in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkˈspɛndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɛkˈspɛndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-SPEN-ding.
What does expending mean?
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Words that rhyme with expending
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Questions about saying expending
How do you pronounce expending?
Say ek-SPEN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkˈspɛndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɛkˈspɛndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expending?
Expending has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEN). Broken into parts: ek · SPEN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say expending the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkˈspɛndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɛkˈspɛndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.