How to pronounce expropriation
Say it like ek-sproh-pree-AY-shun. Expropriation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY).
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- ek
- sproh
- pree
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expropriation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sprohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of expropriation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ek-sproh-pree-AY-shun.
What does expropriation mean?
- The act of expropriating; the surrender of a claim to private property without material compensation; the act of depriving oneself of private propriety rights.
Where does expropriation come from?
From expropriate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with expropriation
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Questions about saying expropriation
How do you pronounce expropriation?
Say ek-sproh-pree-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkˌsproʊpriˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɛkˌsprəʊpriˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expropriation?
Expropriation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY). Broken into parts: ek · sproh · pree · AY · shun.
Is expropriation 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 /ˌɛkˌsprəʊpriˈeɪʃən/ (ek-sproh-pree-AY-shun).