How to Pronounce "expedience"
word
ɪkˈspidiəns
ik-SPEE-dee-uhns
ɛkspˈiːdiəns
ek-SPEE-dee-uhns
Definition
Expedience means doing what is easiest or brings the most benefit or advantage in a situation, even if it is not always the most right or fair thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪkˈspidiəns
British English
ɛkspˈiːdiəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-SPEE-dee-uhns
UK
ek-SPEE-dee-uhns
Listen in Context
He chose the option out of expedience, not because it was fair.
Sometimes, expedience wins over principle in business.
They acted out of expedience rather than conviction.
For reasons of expedience, the meeting was moved online.