How to pronounce sexpedition
Say it like sek-spuh-DISH-un. Sexpedition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH).
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- sek
- spuh
- DISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sexpedition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- spuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sexpedition
American and British speakers say sexpedition in essentially the same way: /sɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ in the US and /sɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sek-spuh-DISH-un.
What does sexpedition mean?
- An expedition of a sexual nature.
Where does sexpedition come from?
Blend of sex + expedition.
Words that rhyme with sexpedition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sexpedition.
Questions about saying sexpedition
How do you pronounce sexpedition?
Say sek-spuh-DISH-un. The American pronunciation is /sɛkspəˈdɪʃən/. In British English it is /sɛkspəˈdɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sexpedition?
Sexpedition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DISH). Broken into parts: sek · spuh · DISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say sexpedition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ and the British form is /sɛkspəˈdɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.