How to pronounce expelled
Say it like ik-SPELD. Expelled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPELD).
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- ik
- SPELD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expelled 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.
- SPELDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of expelled
American and British speakers say expelled in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspɛld/ in the US and /ɪkˈspɛld/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPELD.
What does expelled mean?
- simple past and past participle of expel How to pronounce expel
Words that rhyme with expelled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of expelled.
Questions about saying expelled
How do you pronounce expelled?
Say ik-SPELD. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspɛld/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspɛld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expelled?
Expelled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPELD). Broken into parts: ik · SPELD.
Do Americans and Brits say expelled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspɛld/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspɛld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.