How to Pronounce "expend"
word
ɪkˈspɛnd
ik-SPEND
ɛkspˈɛnd
ek-SPEND
Definition
To use up or spend time, money, energy, or other resources for a particular purpose.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪkˈspɛnd
British English
ɛkspˈɛnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-SPEND
UK
ek-SPEND
Listen in Context
We expended a lot of time preparing for the meeting.
The company expends money on employee training every year.
You should not expend so much energy on small things.
He expended all his effort trying to fix the old car.