How to Pronounce "expect"
word
/ɪkˈspɛkt/
ik-SPEKT
/ɛkspˈɛkt/
ek-SPEKT
Definition
To think that something will happen or is likely to happen; to believe or hope that someone will do something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪkˈspɛkt/
British English
/ɛkspˈɛkt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-SPEKT
UK
ek-SPEKT
Listen in Context
Teachers expect students to do their homework.
I didn't expect you to show up so early!
I expect a call from my friend tonight.
We expect the train to arrive at 7 o'clock.