How to pronounce expeller
Say it like ik-SPEL-er. Expeller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEL).
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- ik
- SPEL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expeller 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of expeller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ik-SPEL-uh.
What does expeller mean?
- Someone or something that expels.
- A machine that removes most of the oil from oilseeds to form oil cake.
Where does expeller come from?
From expel + -er.
Words that rhyme with expeller
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of expeller.
Questions about saying expeller
How do you pronounce expeller?
Say ik-SPEL-er. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspɛlɚ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expeller?
Expeller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEL). Broken into parts: ik · SPEL · er.
Is expeller pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪkˈspɛlə/ (ik-SPEL-uh).