To pronounce "expert", say EXP-ert — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛkspəːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɛkspəːt/
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"expert" has 2 syllables: exp-ert. It rhymes with sexpert, if that helps it stick.
noun
“We called in several experts on the subject, but they couldn't reach an agreement.”
adjective
“I am expert at making a simple situation complex.”
“This problem requires expert knowledge.”
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"Expert" has 2 syllables: exp · ert.
The IPA transcription of "expert" is /ˈɛkspəːt/.
Expert: A person with extensive knowledge or ability in a given subject.
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