How to pronounce expunction
Say it like ik-SPUHNGK-shun. Expunction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUHNGK).
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- ik
- SPUHNGK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expunction 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.
- SPUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of expunction
American and British speakers say expunction in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspʌŋkʃən/ in the US and /ɪkˈspʌŋkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPUHNGK-shun.
What does expunction mean?
- The act of expunging or erasing.
- The condition of being expunged.
Where does expunction come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin expunctiō, expunctiōnem.
Words that rhyme with expunction
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Questions about saying expunction
How do you pronounce expunction?
Say ik-SPUHNGK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspʌŋkʃən/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspʌŋkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expunction?
Expunction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUHNGK). Broken into parts: ik · SPUHNGK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say expunction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspʌŋkʃən/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspʌŋkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.