How to pronounce expiring
Say it like ik-SPY-ring. Expiring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY).
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- ik
- SPY
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expiring 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of expiring
American and British speakers say expiring in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspaɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪkˈspaɪrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPY-ring.
What does expiring mean?
- Ending, terminating, dying.
- present participle and gerund of expire How to pronounce expire
Words that rhyme with expiring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of expiring.
Questions about saying expiring
How do you pronounce expiring?
Say ik-SPY-ring. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspaɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspaɪrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expiring?
Expiring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY). Broken into parts: ik · SPY · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say expiring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspaɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspaɪrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.