English pronunciationHow to pronounce “expect”AmericanBritishPhonetic spellingik-SPEKTIPA /ɪkˈspɛkt/Syllable stressik·spektStress falls on the highlighted syllable.Hear it in a sentenceI expect it to rain this afternoon.ListenShe didn't expect such a warm welcome.ListenRelated words to practicechristmasattackroundsing