How to pronounce expounding
Say it like ik-SPOWN-ding. Expounding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOWN).
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- ik
- SPOWN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expounding 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.
- SPOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of expounding
American and British speakers say expounding in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspaʊndɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪkˈspaʊndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPOWN-ding.
What does expounding mean?
- present participle and gerund of expound How to pronounce expound
- The act by which something is expounded.
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Words that rhyme with expounding
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Questions about saying expounding
How do you pronounce expounding?
Say ik-SPOWN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspaʊndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspaʊndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expounding?
Expounding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOWN). Broken into parts: ik · SPOWN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say expounding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspaʊndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspaʊndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.