How to pronounce expenny
Say it like ik-SPEN-ee. Expenny has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEN).
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- ik
- SPEN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expenny 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of expenny
American and British speakers say expenny in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspɛni/ in the US and /ɪkˈspɛni/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPEN-ee.
What does expenny mean?
- expensive
Words that rhyme with expenny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of expenny.
Questions about saying expenny
How do you pronounce expenny?
Say ik-SPEN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspɛni/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspɛni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expenny?
Expenny has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEN). Broken into parts: ik · SPEN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say expenny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspɛni/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspɛni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.