How to Pronounce "i expect not"
expression
ˈaɪ/ /ɪkˈspɛkt/ /ˈnɑt
eye ik-SPEKT NAHT
ˈaɪ/ /ɛkspˈɛkt/ /nˈɒt
eye ek-SPEKT NOT
Definition
A polite or slightly reserved way to say you do not think something will happen or is true, often used in response to a question.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪ/ /ɪkˈspɛkt/ /ˈnɑt
British English
ˈaɪ/ /ɛkspˈɛkt/ /nˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
eye ik-SPEKT NAHT
UK
eye ek-SPEKT NOT
Listen in Context
Will it rain tomorrow? I expect not.
Do you think she knows? I expect not.
Will the shop still be open? I expect not.
Will they invite us to the party? I expect not, since we barely know them.