How to pronounce expert
Say it like EK-spert. Expert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
- EK
- spert
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expert pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- spertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of expert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EK-spurt.
What does expert mean?
- Extraordinary capable or knowledgeable.“I am expert at making a simple situation complex.”
- Characteristic of an expert.“This problem requires expert knowledge.”
- A person with extensive knowledge or ability in a given subject.“If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert. - David Ben-Gurion”
- A player ranking just below master.
- To have (something) reviewed or checked by an expert.
Where does expert come from?
Inherited from Middle English expert, derived from Old French expert (“experienced”), espert, from Latin expertus (contracted from *experitus), perfect active participle of experior (“to try”), from ex- + *-perior.
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Questions about saying expert
How do you pronounce expert?
Say EK-spert. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkspɚt/. In British English it is /ˈɛkspɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expert?
Expert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · spert.
Is expert 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 /ˈɛkspɜːt/ (EK-spurt).