How to Pronounce "expenses"
word
/ɪkˈspɛnsəz/
ik-SPEN-siz
/ɛkspˈɛnsɪz/
ek-SPEN-siz
Definition
Money that you spend on something, especially the regular or necessary costs of living, working, or running a business. It is usually used in the plural.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪkˈspɛnsəz/
British English
/ɛkspˈɛnsɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-SPEN-siz
UK
ek-SPEN-siz
Listen in Context
My expenses are higher this month.
Food and rent are my biggest expenses.
The company pays travel expenses.
We need to cut our expenses if we want to save more money.