How to pronounce inexpectancy
Say it like in-ik-SPEK-tunt-see. Inexpectancy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEK).
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- in
- ik
- SPEK
- tunt
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inexpectancy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inexpectancy
American and British speakers say inexpectancy in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛktəntsi/ in the US and /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛktəntsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-ik-SPEK-tunt-see.
What does inexpectancy mean?
- The lack of expectancy.
Where does inexpectancy come from?
From in- + expectancy.
Questions about saying inexpectancy
How do you pronounce inexpectancy?
Say in-ik-SPEK-tunt-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛktəntsi/. In British English it is /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛktəntsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inexpectancy?
Inexpectancy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEK). Broken into parts: in · ik · SPEK · tunt · see.
Do Americans and Brits say inexpectancy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛktəntsi/ and the British form is /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛktəntsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.