How to pronounce expiation
Say it like ek-spee-AY-shun. Expiation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY).
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- ek
- spee
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expiation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- speeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of expiation
American and British speakers say expiation in essentially the same way: /ɛkspiˈeɪʃən/ in the US and /ɛkspiˈeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-spee-AY-shun.
What does expiation mean?
- An act of atonement for a sin or wrongdoing.
Where does expiation come from?
From Middle French expiation, from Latin expiātiō(n) (“satisfaction”).
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Questions about saying expiation
How do you pronounce expiation?
Say ek-spee-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɛkspiˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɛkspiˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expiation?
Expiation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY). Broken into parts: ek · spee · AY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say expiation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkspiˈeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɛkspiˈeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.