To pronounce "expulsion", say EXP-uls-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪkˈspʌlʃən/
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"expulsion" has 3 syllables: exp-uls-ion. It rhymes with compulsion and revulsion, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The scandal involved every member of the high school's football team, resulting in a flurry of expulsions, starting with the quarterback.”
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"Expulsion" has 3 syllables: exp · uls · ion.
The IPA transcription of "expulsion" is /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/.
Expulsion: The act of expelling or the state of being expelled.
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