To pronounce "expansionary", say EXP-ans-ion-ary — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"expansionary" has 4 syllables: exp-ans-ion-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.
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"Expansionary" has 4 syllables: exp · ans · ion · ary.
Expansionary: That promotes or exhibits expansion; expansionist.
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