How Do You Spell EXPECTIVE?
Pronunciation: [ɛkspˈɛktɪv] (IPA) 
The word "Expective" is not a commonly used word and can often be confused with the word "Expectative". However, its correct spelling is with an 'e'. The phonetic transcription of this word is /ɪkˈspɛktɪv/. The 'i' in the beginning produces the /ɪ/ sound, and the 'x' sound is written as 'ex'. The emphasis is on the second syllable /ˈspɛktɪv/. Although rare, it means that something is expected or anticipated. The word's usage requires careful pronunciation to prevent it from being mistakenly interchanged with "Expectative."
