How to pronounce expulsion
Say it like ik-SPUHL-shun. Expulsion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUHL).
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- ik
- SPUHL
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expulsion 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.
- SPUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of expulsion
American and British speakers say expulsion in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/ in the US and /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPUHL-shun.
What does expulsion mean?
- The act of expelling or the state of being expelled.“The scandal involved every member of the high school's football team, resulting in a flurry of expulsions, starting with the quarterback.”
Where does expulsion come from?
From Middle English expulsioun, from Old French expulsion, from Latin expulsio, expulsionem.
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Words that rhyme with expulsion
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Questions about saying expulsion
How do you pronounce expulsion?
Say ik-SPUHL-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expulsion?
Expulsion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUHL). Broken into parts: ik · SPUHL · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say expulsion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.