How to pronounce expressively
Say it like ik-SPRES-iv-lee. Expressively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRES).
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- ik
- SPRES
- iv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expressively 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.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of expressively
American and British speakers say expressively in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsprɛsɪvli/ in the US and /ɪkˈsprɛsɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPRES-iv-lee.
What does expressively mean?
- In an expressive manner.“You can play the exercises pretty well on piano, fair enough, but can you play the movement expressively?”
Where does expressively come from?
From expressive + -ly.
Words that rhyme with expressively
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Questions about saying expressively
How do you pronounce expressively?
Say ik-SPRES-iv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsprɛsɪvli/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsprɛsɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expressively?
Expressively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPRES). Broken into parts: ik · SPRES · iv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say expressively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsprɛsɪvli/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsprɛsɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.