How to pronounce expiate
Say it like EK-spee-ayt. Expiate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- spee
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expiate 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.
- speeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of expiate
American and British speakers say expiate in essentially the same way: /ˈɛkspieɪt/ in the US and /ˈɛkspieɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-spee-ayt.
What does expiate mean?
- To atone or make reparation for.
- To make amends or pay the penalty for.
- To purify with sacred rites.
Where does expiate come from?
From Latin expiātus, past participle of expiō (“atone for”).
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Questions about saying expiate
How do you pronounce expiate?
Say EK-spee-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkspieɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɛkspieɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expiate?
Expiate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · spee · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say expiate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛkspieɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɛkspieɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.