How to Pronounce "expectancy"
word
ɪkˈspɛktənsi
ik-SPEK-tuhn-see
ɛkspˈɛktənsi
ek-SPEK-tuhn-see
Definition
A feeling or state of looking forward to something happening. It can also mean the average time something lasts, as in 'life expectancy'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪkˈspɛktənsi
British English
ɛkspˈɛktənsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-SPEK-tuhn-see
UK
ek-SPEK-tuhn-see
Listen in Context
The expectancy of rain is high today.
Her expectancy about the trip made her smile.
Life expectancy has increased over the years.
There was a sense of expectancy in the air before the concert began.