expense

/ɪkˈspens/

Syllables ex·pense

Stress ex-PENSE

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɪk/

schwa

pense

/spens/

silent letter

Meaning

the cost required for something; money spent

Sound Reference

💡

ex=/ɪk/(exit) + pense=/spens/(suspense)

Example

Travel is my biggest monthly expense.