4 syllables: Ex, ped, it, ed. Stress on Ex.
EK-spid-eye-tid
/ˈɛkspɪˌdaɪtɪd/
Expedited is pronounced EK-spid-eye-tid (/ˈɛkspɪˌdaɪtɪd/). It has four syllables (Ex-ped-it-ed), with the stress on "Ex". Expedited is an adjective meaning done or achieved quickly and efficiently; typically describing a process, service, or action that has been accelerated. It conveys urgency and priority, often implying formal handling to shorten usual timelines. The term emphasizes speed while maintaining accuracy or completion.
adjectiveExpedited is an adjective meaning done or achieved quickly and efficiently; typically describing a process, service, or action that has been accelerated. It conveys urgency and priority, often implying formal handling to shorten usual timelines. The term emphasizes speed while maintaining accuracy or completion.
- You may misplace the primary stress, saying ex-PED-it-ed; keep EX- as stressed syllable. - The /sp/ cluster can blur; practice with a clean release: eks-spi-... rather than eksspi-... - The middle /aɪ/ diphthong can be shortened or flattened; ensure it’s a full /aɪ/ glide into /tɪd/. - Final -ed often sounds like /ɪd/ or /əd/; aim for a crisp /tɪd/ to preserve the final cluster. Practice tip: segment slowly (EX - ped - i - ted) and then merge at tempo.
"The department offered expedited shipping for the order to reach customers faster."
"They arranged expedited processing to ensure the visa would be granted before the conference."
"Expedited review shortened the standard approval period by several days."
Pronounce as /ˈek.spɪˌdaɪtɪd/ for US and /ˈek.spɪˌdaɪtɪd/ across common variants, with primary stress on the first syllable: EX-ped-it-ed. The stem 'exped' rhymes with 'bed' but shares the /sp/ cluster in the second syllable. The final '-ed' is pronounced as /ɪd/ in careful speech or as /ɪd/ before a consonant; here it’s final, so usually /ɪtɪd/ or /ɪd/; you should land on a crisp /daɪt/ in the middle: eks-pi-DAI-ted, with a light, rapid 'd' before 'ed.' Mouth position: lips neutral to slight spread, tongue lightly raised for /spɪ/; glide into /ˌdaɪ/ with an elongated diphthong.
Common errors: (1) Misplacing stress, saying ex-PE-dited with the wrong stress; keep primary stress on EX. (2) Slurring the /sp/ cluster, producing a sluggish /sp/ or omitting the /p/; ensure a clean /sp/ blend. (3) Mispronouncing the middle /daɪ/ as /da/ or a short /di/; emphasize the long /aɪ/ in the middle syllable. Corrections: practice segmenting into EX - ped - i - ted, use slow repetition focusing on crisp /sp/ release and the /aɪ/ diphthong in the second syllable.
In US/UK/AU, the word retains EX- as the stressed syllable; differences lie in rhoticity and vowel length. US and UK typically pronounce the middle /aɪ/ as a clear /aɪ/ in /ˈek.spɪˌdaɪ.tɪd/ with /ɪ/ in the second vowel preceding /ˌdaɪ/. Australian English may have a slightly flatter vowel in /ɪ/ and broader intonation, but the /aɪ/ diphthong remains prominent. Non-rhotic accents won’t remove the final /dɪd/ but may reduce linking. Overall, the core is EX-ped-IT-ed with the same consonant skeleton; vowel height varies slightly by accent.
Two main challenges: the /sp/ cluster after the initial vowel and the /ˌdaɪ/ diphthong in the third syllable. The /sp/ requires a precise release without a following added vowel; keep the tongue relaxed but ready for the /p/ release. The /aɪ/ diphthong in /daɪ/ should glide from /a/ to /ɪ/ smoothly; avoid splitting as /deɪ/ or /daɪt/ by itself. Practicing with slow, segmented practice helps; then merge into natural tempo while maintaining stress on EX.
Note the consonant cluster at the end: the sequence /tɪd/ yields a final alveolar stop preceded by an unstressed /ɪ/. In careful speech, the final '-ed' is pronounced as /ɪd/ or /tɪd/; often, in fast speech, it reduces toward /ɪd/ or /əd/. The second-to-last syllable carries the main diphthong /aɪ/, and the overall rhythm is three short beats before the final content. Focus on crisp /t/ release before the final /ɪd/ to avoid a muffled ending.
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- US: rhotic, cautious 'r' usage is not directly involved in this word, but overall vowel clarity matters; /ˈek.spɪˌdaɪ.tɪd/ with strong /aɪ/. - UK: non-rhotic tendencies do not affect this word significantly; maintain clear /aɪ/ and final /tɪd/. - AU: similar to US but with slightly broader vowels; keep /ɪ/ stable and /aɪ/ distinct. IPA references: US /ˈek.spɪˌdaɪ.tɪd/, UK /ˈek.spɪˌdaɪ.tɪd/, AU /ˈek.spɪˌdaɪ.tɪd/. Focus on crisp /sp/ release, full /aɪ/ and accurate final /tɪd/.
Expedited derives from the Latin root expedited, from expedite, meaning to make easy or quick, from ex- 'out' + peditus (cared for, footed?), ultimately linked to Latin expedire meaning to free, release, or bring forward quickly. The modern sense evolves from the notion of removing obstacles to speed something along. In English, expedited began appearing in the 17th century in legal and administrative contexts, where processes could be “expedited” to move faster through bureaucratic channels. The term grew in common usage through commerce and logistics in the 18th–19th centuries, aligning with shipping, courier services, and administrative efficiency. Over time, expedited came to describe any action or service that is accelerated beyond the standard timetable, often with an implication of priority handling, sometimes at additional cost or special treatment. The word’s semantic shift from general speed to packaged, service-level urgency reflects broader societal emphasis on time-saving and efficiency in business and governance.
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