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/ɪkˈspænd/

Syllables ex·pand

Stress ex-PAND

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɪks/

x sound

pand

/pænd/

short a

Meaning

to become larger or to make something larger

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɪks/(exit) + pand=/pænd/(pandemic)

Example

The company plans to expand its business overseas.