How to pronounce expunge
Say it like ik-SPUHNJ. Expunge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUHNJ).
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- ik
- SPUHNJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expunge 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.
- SPUHNJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of expunge
American and British speakers say expunge in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/ in the US and /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPUHNJ.
What does expunge mean?
- To erase or strike out.
- To eliminate completely; to annihilate.
- To delete permanently (e-mail etc.) that was previously marked for deletion but still stored.
Where does expunge come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin expungere.
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Words that rhyme with expunge
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Questions about saying expunge
How do you pronounce expunge?
Say ik-SPUHNJ. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expunge?
Expunge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUHNJ). Broken into parts: ik · SPUHNJ.
Do Americans and Brits say expunge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.