How to Pronounce "express elevator"
expression
ɪksˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɛɫəˌveɪtɝ
ik-SPRES EL-uh-vay-ter
ɛkspɹˈɛs/ /ˈɛlɪvˌeɪtɐ
ek-SPRES EL-ih-vay-tuh
Definition
An express elevator is a lift that travels directly between certain floors without stopping at every floor, usually to connect the lobby with higher levels in a tall building.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪksˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɛɫəˌveɪtɝ
British English
ɛkspɹˈɛs/ /ˈɛlɪvˌeɪtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-SPRES EL-uh-vay-ter
UK
ek-SPRES EL-ih-vay-tuh
Listen in Context
The express elevator goes straight to the 30th floor.
Please use the express elevator to reach the conference room.
The building has an express elevator and a regular one.
You need a special key to access the express elevator after 7 pm.