How to pronounce expected

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

American/ɪkˈspɛktəd/

What does expected mean?

adjAnticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur.

“The expected storm never arrived.”

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