How to Pronounce "when least expected"
expression
ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈɫist/ /ɪkˈspɛktəd/, /ɪkˈspɛktɪd
HWEN leest ik-SPEK-tid
wˈɛn/ /lˈiːst/ /ɛkspˈɛktɪd
wen LEEST ek-SPEK-tid
Definition
At a time you do not expect at all; something happens as a surprise.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/ /ˈɫist/ /ɪkˈspɛktəd/, /ɪkˈspɛktɪd
British English
wˈɛn/ /lˈiːst/ /ɛkspˈɛktɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HWEN leest ik-SPEK-tid
UK
wen LEEST ek-SPEK-tid
Listen in Context
The cat appeared when least expected.
Good things happen when least expected.
Help comes when least expected.
Life can surprise you when least expected.