How to pronounce expositions
Say it like ek-spuh-ZISH-unz. Expositions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- ek
- spuh
- ZISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expositions 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.
- spuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of expositions
American and British speakers say expositions in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-spuh-ZISH-unz.
What does expositions mean?
- plural of exposition How to pronounce exposition
Questions about saying expositions
How do you pronounce expositions?
Say ek-spuh-ZISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expositions?
Expositions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: ek · spuh · ZISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say expositions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.