Start with a short 'i' sound as in 'bit'.
Add 'k' sound, then move to 's' and 'p' together.
End with 'ress', stress the second syllable.
ex-press-ing (inserting -ing)
ex-pris (wrong vowel)
ex-press (emphasizing first syllable)
Start with a short 'i' sound as in 'bit'.
Add 'k' sound, then move to 's' and 'p' together.
End with 'ress', stress the second syllable.
ex-press-ing (inserting -ing)
ex-pris (wrong vowel)
ex-press (emphasizing first syllable)
In 'express', the second syllable 'press' is stressed.
No, both syllables are pronounced clearly.
Focus on the two clear syllables 'ex' and 'press'.
A fast service, usually referring to transportation or delivery.
/ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/
Full of expression
/ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
A way of showing thoughts or feelings
/ɪkˈsprɛsli/
In a clear and explicit way
Express has a two-syllable structure unlike 'expression'.
Express ends with 's' whereas 'expressive' ends with 'iv'.
Express has hard 'e', 'expressly' ends with 'i'.
Make sure the second syllable 'press' is stressed.
Practice saying 'express' without adding any letters.
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