How to pronounce expertise
Say it like ek-sper-TEEZ. Expertise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEEZ).
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- ek
- sper
- TEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expertise 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.
- sperKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of expertise
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ek-spur-TEEZ.
What does expertise mean?
- skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
Where does expertise come from?
Borrowed from French expertise.
Words that rhyme with expertise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of expertise.
Questions about saying expertise
How do you pronounce expertise?
Say ek-sper-TEEZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkspɚˈtiz/. In British English it is /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expertise?
Expertise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEEZ). Broken into parts: ek · sper · TEEZ.
Is expertise 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 /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/ (ek-spur-TEEZ).