How to pronounce expropriations
Say it like ek-sproh-pree-AY-shunz. Expropriations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY).
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- ek
- sproh
- pree
- AY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expropriations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of expropriations
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ek-sproh-pree-AY-shunz.
What does expropriations mean?
- plural of expropriation How to pronounce expropriation
Words that rhyme with expropriations
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Questions about saying expropriations
How do you pronounce expropriations?
Say ek-sproh-pree-AY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkˌsproʊpriˈeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɛkˌsprəʊpriˈeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expropriations?
Expropriations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY). Broken into parts: ek · sproh · pree · AY · shunz.
Is expropriations 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 /ˌɛkˌsprəʊpriˈeɪʃənz/ (ek-sproh-pree-AY-shunz).