How to Pronounce Expose

"Expose" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ɪkˈspoʊz/ in IPA and it has 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ɪkˈspoʊz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “expose

"expose" has 2 syllables: expose.

What does expose mean?

verb

  1. To reveal; to uncover; to make visible; to bring to light.
  2. To subject photographic film to light, thereby recording an image.

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How do you pronounce "expose"?

"Expose" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ɪkˈspoʊz/ in IPA and it has 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "expose"?

"Expose" has 2 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "expose"?

The IPA transcription of "expose" is /ɪkˈspoʊz/.

What does "expose" mean?

Expose: To reveal; to uncover; to make visible; to bring to light.

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