How to pronounce expressionless
Say it like ik-SPRESH-un-lis. Expressionless has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRESH).
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- ik
- SPRESH
- un
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expressionless 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of expressionless
American and British speakers say expressionless in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsprɛʃənlɪs/ in the US and /ɪkˈsprɛʃənlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPRESH-un-lis.
What does expressionless mean?
- Without expression.
Where does expressionless come from?
From expression + -less.
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Questions about saying expressionless
How do you pronounce expressionless?
Say ik-SPRESH-un-lis. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsprɛʃənlɪs/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsprɛʃənlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expressionless?
Expressionless has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRESH). Broken into parts: ik · SPRESH · un · lis.
Do Americans and Brits say expressionless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsprɛʃənlɪs/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsprɛʃənlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.