How to pronounce expiratory
Say it like ik-SPY-ruh-tor-ee. Expiratory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY).
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US American/ɪkˈspaɪrəˌtɔri/ik-SPY-ruh-tor-ee
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- ik
- SPY
- ruh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expiratory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does expiratory mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to expiration
Questions about saying expiratory
How do you pronounce expiratory?
Say ik-SPY-ruh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspaɪrəˌtɔri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expiratory?
Expiratory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY). Broken into parts: ik · SPY · ruh · tor · ee.