How to pronounce expulsions
Say it like ik-SPUHL-shunz. Expulsions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUHL).
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- ik
- SPUHL
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Expulsions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of expulsions
American and British speakers say expulsions in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspʌlʃənz/ in the US and /ɪkˈspʌlʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPUHL-shunz.
What does expulsions mean?
- plural of expulsion How to pronounce expulsion
Questions about saying expulsions
How do you pronounce expulsions?
Say ik-SPUHL-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspʌlʃənz/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspʌlʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in expulsions?
Expulsions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUHL). Broken into parts: ik · SPUHL · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say expulsions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspʌlʃənz/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspʌlʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.