expressive

/ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

Syllables ex·pres·sive

Stress ex-PRES-sive

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɪk/

x sound

press

/sprɛs/

consonant blend

ive

/ɪv/

short i

Meaning

showing thoughts or feelings clearly

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɪk/(exit) + press=/sprɛs/(press) + ive=/ɪv/(give)

Example

She has an expressive face.