To pronounce "expel", say EXP-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ɪkˈspɛl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
expel
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/ɪkˈspɛl/
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"expel" has 2 syllables: exp-el. It rhymes with compel and propel, if that helps it stick.
verb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Expel" has 2 syllables: exp · el.
The IPA transcription of "expel" is /ɪkˈspɛl/.
Expel: To eject or erupt.
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