How to pronounce expo
Say it like EK-spoh. Expo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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US American/ˈɛkspoʊ/EK-spoh
UK British/ˈɛkspəʊ/EK-spoh
- EK
- spoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- spohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of expo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EK-spoh.
What does expo mean?
noun
- a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
Where does expo come from?
Clipping of exposition.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying expo
How do you pronounce expo?
Say EK-spoh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkspoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɛkspəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expo?
Expo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · spoh.
Is expo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɛkspəʊ/ (EK-spoh).