How to pronounce expressional
Say it like ik-SPRESH-uh-nul. Expressional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRESH).
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- ik
- SPRESH
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expressional 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.
- SPRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of expressional
American and British speakers say expressional in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsprɛʃənəl/ in the US and /ɪkˈsprɛʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPRESH-uh-nul.
What does expressional mean?
- Of or pertaining to expression, either in language, genetics, the face or the arts
Where does expressional come from?
From expression + -al.
Words that rhyme with expressional
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Questions about saying expressional
How do you pronounce expressional?
Say ik-SPRESH-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsprɛʃənəl/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsprɛʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expressional?
Expressional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRESH). Broken into parts: ik · SPRESH · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say expressional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsprɛʃənəl/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsprɛʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.