How to pronounce "expertise"

expertise

Noun
American
/ˌɛk.spɜːrˈtiːz/

Syllable Breakdown

ex per tise

How natives say expertise

British
/ˌɛk.spəˈtiːz/

Syllable Breakdown

ex per tise

How natives say expertise

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'ex' as in 'extra'.

  • Move to 'per', like 'purr'.

  • Finish with 'tise', rhyming with 'tease'.

Common Mistakes

  • eks-per-ties

  • eks-per-tis

  • eks-pert-ise

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'ex' as in 'extra'.

  • Move to 'pe', like 'puh'.

  • Finish with 'tise', rhyming with 'tease'.

common mistakes

  • eks-per-ties

  • eks-per-tis

  • eks-pert-ise

FAQ

Why is the stress on the second syllable?

The main stress is typically on 'tise'.

Is the 'r' pronounced in American English?

Yes, in American English, the 'r' in 'per' is pronounced.

Is there a difference in 'per' between AmE and BrE?

Yes, in AmE it sounds like 'purr', in BrE it's more like 'puh'.

Definition

expertise

Knowledge or skill in a particular area.

Word Family

expert

/ˈɛk.spɜːrt/

noun

A person with knowledge or skill

Example: She is an expert in math.

experience

/ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/

noun

Practical contact with events

Example: He has a lot of experience.

experiment

/ɪkˈspɛrəˌmɛnt/

noun

A test under controlled conditions

Example: They did an experiment in the lab.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Expert has a shorter ending 't', not 'tise'.

Experience has an extra syllable and is less stressed on 'tise'.

Experiment starts similarly but has 'ment' instead of 'tise'.

Pro Tips

Practice with similar words

Try saying 'expert' and 'experience' to feel the different endings.

Slow down your speech

Focus on each syllable, especially the stressed 'tise'.

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/ˈdɪfərəns/

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