To pronounce "expat", say EXP-at — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛksˌpæt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɛksˌpæt/
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"expat" has 2 syllables: exp-at.
noun
"Expat" has 2 syllables: exp · at.
The IPA transcription of "expat" is /ˈɛksˌpæt/.
Expat: An expatriate; a person who lives outside their own country.
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