How to Pronounce "expects"
word
/ɪkˈspɛks/
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/ɛkspˈɛkts/
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Definition
To believe that something will probably happen or that someone will do something; to anticipate a result or behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪkˈspɛks/
British English
/ɛkspˈɛkts/
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
She expects her friends to arrive soon.
The teacher expects everyone to do their homework.
He expects good results from his team.
Nobody expects the meeting to last all day.