How Do You Spell EXPECTIONS?

Pronunciation: [ɛkspˈɛkʃənz] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "expections" is [ɛkspˈɛkʃənz], [ɛkspˈɛkʃənz], [ɛ_k_s_p_ˈɛ_k_ʃ_ə_n_z] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

Etymology of EXPECTIONS

The word "expectations" originates from the Latin word "expectatio", which means "anticipation" or "hope". The English term emerged in the late 16th century, derived from the verb "expect", which comes from the Latin "expectare" meaning "to await" or "to look out for". Over time, "expectation" has come to represent the act of looking forward to or anticipating something, often with a sense of hope or desire for a particular outcome.