How to pronounce expertize
Say it like EK-sper-tyze. Expertize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɛkspɚtaɪz/EK-sper-tyze
UK British/ˈɛkspətaɪz/EK-spuh-tyze
- EK
- sper
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expertize 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.
- sperKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- tyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of expertize
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EK-spuh-tyze.
What does expertize mean?
verb
- To act as an expert.
- To give an expert opinion on; to assess.
Where does expertize come from?
From expert + -ize.
Questions about saying expertize
How do you pronounce expertize?
Say EK-sper-tyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkspɚtaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɛkspətaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expertize?
Expertize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · sper · tyze.
Is expertize 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 /ˈɛkspətaɪz/ (EK-spuh-tyze).