How to pronounce expired
Say it like ik-SPIRED. Expired has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIRED).
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- ik
- SPIRED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expired 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.
- SPIREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of expired
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ik-SPY-ud.
What does expired mean?
- having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time“an expired passport”“caught driving with an expired license”
Words that rhyme with expired
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Questions about saying expired
How do you pronounce expired?
Say ik-SPIRED. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspaɪrd/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspaɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expired?
Expired has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIRED). Broken into parts: ik · SPIRED.
Is expired pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ɪkˈspaɪəd/ (ik-SPY-ud).