How to pronounce expropriated
Say it like ek-SPROH-pree-ay-tid. Expropriated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPROH).
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- ek
- SPROH
- pree
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expropriated 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.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of expropriated
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ek-SPROH-pree-ay-tid.
What does expropriated mean?
- simple past and past participle of expropriate How to pronounce expropriate
Questions about saying expropriated
How do you pronounce expropriated?
Say ek-SPROH-pree-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈsproʊpriˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ɛkˈsprəʊpriˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expropriated?
Expropriated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPROH). Broken into parts: ek · SPROH · pree · ay · tid.
Is expropriated 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 /ɛkˈsprəʊpriˌeɪtɪd/ (ek-SPROH-pree-ay-tid).