How do you pronounce "expend"?

In American English: /ɪkˈspɛnd/ (ik-SPEHND). In British English: /ɛkspˈɛnd/ (ehksp-EHND). In Canadian English: /ɪkˈspɛnd/ (ik-SPEHND). In Australian English: /ɛkspˈɛnd/ (ehksp-EHND).

Is "expend" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪkˈspɛnd/ (ik-SPEHND), while in British English it's /ɛkspˈɛnd/ (ehksp-EHND).

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expend

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/ɪkˈspɛnd/

ik-SPEHND

Syllable Breakdown

ɪkex·spɛndpend

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