How to pronounce expiry
Say it like ek-SPY-ree. Expiry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY).
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- ek
- SPY
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expiry 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.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of expiry
American and British speakers say expiry in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkˈspaɪri/ in the US and /ˌɛkˈspaɪri/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-SPY-ree.
What does expiry mean?
- End; termination; expiration.“upon expiry”
- Death.
- Synonym of expiration date.
Where does expiry come from?
From expire + -y.
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Words that rhyme with expiry
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Questions about saying expiry
How do you pronounce expiry?
Say ek-SPY-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkˈspaɪri/. In British English it is /ˌɛkˈspaɪri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expiry?
Expiry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPY). Broken into parts: ek · SPY · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say expiry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkˈspaɪri/ and the British form is /ˌɛkˈspaɪri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.