How to pronounce expressions
Say it like ik-SPRESH-unz. Expressions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRESH).
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- ik
- SPRESH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expressions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of expressions
American and British speakers say expressions in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsprɛʃənz/ in the US and /ɪkˈsprɛʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPRESH-unz.
What does expressions mean?
- plural of expression How to pronounce expression
Questions about saying expressions
How do you pronounce expressions?
Say ik-SPRESH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsprɛʃənz/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsprɛʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expressions?
Expressions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRESH). Broken into parts: ik · SPRESH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say expressions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsprɛʃənz/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsprɛʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.