How to Pronounce "expectations"
word
/ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃənz/
ek-spek-TAY-shuhnz
/ɛkspɪktˈeɪʃənz/
ek-spik-TAY-shuhnz
Definition
Feelings or beliefs about what will happen or what you hope will happen in the future. Can refer to standards you think others should meet.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃənz/
British English
/ɛkspɪktˈeɪʃənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ek-spek-TAY-shuhnz
UK
ek-spik-TAY-shuhnz
Listen in Context
We have high expectations for this project.
Her expectations were not met.
Parents often have expectations for their children.
My expectations were too high, so I ended up disappointed.