How to pronounce expressed
Say it like ik-SPREST. Expressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPREST).
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- ik
- SPREST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expressed 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.
- SPRESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of expressed
American and British speakers say expressed in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsprɛst/ in the US and /ɪkˈsprɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPREST.
What does expressed mean?
- communicated in words“frequently uttered sentiments”
- precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication“explicit instructions”“she made her wishes explicit”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with expressed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of expressed.
Questions about saying expressed
How do you pronounce expressed?
Say ik-SPREST. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsprɛst/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsprɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expressed?
Expressed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPREST). Broken into parts: ik · SPREST.
Do Americans and Brits say expressed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsprɛst/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsprɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.