How to pronounce expirations
Say it like ek-spuh-RAY-shunz. Expirations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- ek
- spuh
- RAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expirations 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.
- spuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of expirations
American and British speakers say expirations in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkspəˈreɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɛkspəˈreɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-spuh-RAY-shunz.
What does expirations mean?
- plural of expiration How to pronounce expiration
Words that rhyme with expirations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of expirations.
Questions about saying expirations
How do you pronounce expirations?
Say ek-spuh-RAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkspəˈreɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɛkspəˈreɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expirations?
Expirations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: ek · spuh · RAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say expirations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkspəˈreɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɛkspəˈreɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.