How to pronounce expresses
Say it like ik-SPRES-uz. Expresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRES).
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- ik
- SPRES
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expresses 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.
- SPRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of expresses
American and British speakers say expresses in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsprɛsəz/ in the US and /ɪkˈsprɛsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPRES-uz.
What does expresses mean?
- plural of express How to pronounce express
- third-person singular simple present indicative of express How to pronounce express
Questions about saying expresses
How do you pronounce expresses?
Say ik-SPRES-uz. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsprɛsəz/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsprɛsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expresses?
Expresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRES). Broken into parts: ik · SPRES · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say expresses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsprɛsəz/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsprɛsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.