How to Pronounce "expatriate"
word
ɛkˈspeɪtɹiˌeɪt/, /ɛkˈspeɪtɹiət
ek-SPAY-tree-ayt, ek-SPAY-tree-uht
ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.ɪt
eks-PAY-tree-it
Definition
An expatriate is someone who lives in a country different from their home country, often for work or personal reasons.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛkˈspeɪtɹiˌeɪt/, /ɛkˈspeɪtɹiət
British English
ɛksˈpeɪ.tɹi.ɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ek-SPAY-tree-ayt, ek-SPAY-tree-uht
UK
eks-PAY-tree-it
Listen in Context
My uncle is an expatriate living in Germany.
There is a large expatriate community in Dubai.
She became an expatriate after moving abroad for her job.
Many expatriates face challenges adjusting to a new culture.