How to pronounce expel
Say it like ik-SPEL. Expel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEL).
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- ik
- SPEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of expel
American and British speakers say expel in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspɛl/ in the US and /ɪkˈspɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPEL.
What does expel mean?
- To eject.
- To remove from membership.“He was expelled from school multiple times for disruptive behavior.”
- To deport.
Where does expel come from?
Late Middle English: from Latin expellere, from ex- (“out”) + pellere (“to drive”).
Words that rhyme with expel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of expel.
Questions about saying expel
How do you pronounce expel?
Say ik-SPEL. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspɛl/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expel?
Expel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEL). Broken into parts: ik · SPEL.
Do Americans and Brits say expel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspɛl/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.