How to pronounce expunged
Say it like ik-SPUHNJD. Expunged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUHNJD).
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- ik
- SPUHNJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expunged 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.
- SPUHNJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of expunged
American and British speakers say expunged in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspʌndʒd/ in the US and /ɪkˈspʌndʒd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPUHNJD.
What does expunged mean?
- simple past and past participle of expunge How to pronounce expunge
Questions about saying expunged
How do you pronounce expunged?
Say ik-SPUHNJD. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspʌndʒd/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspʌndʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expunged?
Expunged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUHNJD). Broken into parts: ik · SPUHNJD.
Do Americans and Brits say expunged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspʌndʒd/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspʌndʒd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.