expansive

/ɪkˈspænsɪv/

Syllables ex·pan·sive

Stress ex-PAN-sive

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɪksp/

x=ks

pansive

/ˈænsɪv/

short a

Meaning

covering a wide area; extensive or open

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɪksp/(expert) + a=/æ/(cat) + sive=/sɪv/(massive)

Example

The hotel offers an expansive view of the ocean.