How to Pronounce "expected"
word
/ɪkˈspɛktəd/
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/ɛkspˈɛktɪd/
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Definition
Used for something that people think will happen or arrive because it seems likely, planned, or normal. It can also describe a result or reaction that is not surprising.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪkˈspɛktəd/
British English
/ɛkspˈɛktɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
It cost more than we expected.
The train arrived at the expected time.
Her answer was expected.
We got the expected result in the test.