expectancy

/ɪkˈspek.tən.si/

Syllables ex·pec·tan·cy

Stress ex-PEC-tan-cy

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɪk/

x sound

pec

/spek/

short e

tan

/tən/

schwa

cy

/si/

soft c

Meaning

the state of expecting something; expected duration of life

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɪk/(exit) + spec=/spek/(spectator) + tan=/tən/(certain) + cy=/si/(fancy)

Example

Life expectancy has increased in many countries.