How to pronounce expropriate
Say it like ek-SPROH-pree-ayt. Expropriate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPROH).
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- ek
- SPROH
- pree
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expropriate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SPROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of expropriate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ek-SPROH-pree-ayt.
What does expropriate mean?
- To deprive a person of (their private property) for public use.
- To surrender a claim to private property without material compensation; to deprive oneself of private propriety rights.
Where does expropriate come from?
From Medieval Latin expropriātus.
Questions about saying expropriate
How do you pronounce expropriate?
Say ek-SPROH-pree-ayt. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈsproʊpriˌeɪt/. In British English it is /ɛkˈsprəʊpriˌeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expropriate?
Expropriate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPROH). Broken into parts: ek · SPROH · pree · ayt.
Is expropriate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɛkˈsprəʊpriˌeɪt/ (ek-SPROH-pree-ayt).