How to pronounce expenditures
Say it like ik-SPEN-duh-cherz. Expenditures has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEN).
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- ik
- SPEN
- duh
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expenditures pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of expenditures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ik-SPEN-dih-chuz.
What does expenditures mean?
- plural of expenditure How to pronounce expenditure
Questions about saying expenditures
How do you pronounce expenditures?
Say ik-SPEN-duh-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspɛndətʃɚz/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspɛndɪtʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expenditures?
Expenditures has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEN). Broken into parts: ik · SPEN · duh · cherz.
Is expenditures pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪkˈspɛndɪtʃəz/ (ik-SPEN-dih-chuz).