How to pronounce expelling
Say it like ik-SPEL-ing. Expelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEL).
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- ik
- SPEL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expelling 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of expelling
American and British speakers say expelling in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspɛlɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪkˈspɛlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPEL-ing.
What does expelling mean?
- present participle and gerund of expel How to pronounce expel
- The process by which something is expelled.
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Words that rhyme with expelling
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Questions about saying expelling
How do you pronounce expelling?
Say ik-SPEL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspɛlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspɛlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expelling?
Expelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEL). Broken into parts: ik · SPEL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say expelling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspɛlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspɛlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.