How to Pronounce Express

To pronounce "express", say EXPR-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “express”

"express" has 2 syllables: expr-ess. It rhymes with nonetheless and nevertheless, if that helps it stick.

What does express mean?

noun

A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly.
“I took the express into town.”
A service that allows mail or money to be sent rapidly from one destination to another.

adjective

Moving or operating quickly, as a train not making local stops.
Specific or precise; directly and distinctly stated; not merely implied.
“I gave him express instructions not to begin until I arrived, but he ignored me.”

Synonyms

fast train explicit plain crack fast

Antonyms

local stopper implied

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Words that rhyme with express

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "express"?▾

"Express" has 2 syllables: expr · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "express"?▾

The IPA transcription of "express" is /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/.

What does "express" mean?▾

Express: A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly.

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