How to pronounce expansion

Say it like this: /ɪkˈspænʃən/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ɪkˈspænʃən/

What does expansion mean?

nounAn act, process, or instance of expanding.

“The expansion of metals and plastics in response to heat is well understood.”

The fractional change in unit length per unit length per unit temperature change.

“Look up the expansion of 1018 steel at stick welding temps and figure out how far this thing's gonna bend once we weld it up.”

A new addition.

“My new office is in the expansion behind the main building.”

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