English pronunciation · Words Starting with E
Expression Pronunciation
Expression is pronounced ik-SPRE-shuhn, IPA /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/.
ik-SPRE-shuhn
US /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/ · UK /ɛkˈsprɛʃən/
Syllables: ik · SPRE · shuhn (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: A word or phrase, a look on someone's face, or the act of making feelings known.
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Expression in a Sentence
- It is an old expression and nobody says it now.
- Her expression gave nothing away.
- The letter was an expression of thanks and nothing more.
Common Mispronunciations of Expression
Not ik-SPRE-see-uhn
The double s gives a single sh, which keeps the ending to one beat instead of two.
Not EKS-pre-shuhn
Nothing but the second beat is loud here, and the x in front of it hisses as a plain ks.
Tip: Express, expression and expressive all put the weight on the second beat.
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