How do you pronounce "expel"?

In American English: /ɪkˈspɛl/ (ik-SPEHL). In British English: /ɪkspˈɛl/ (iksp-EHL). In Canadian English: /ɪkˈspɛl/ (ik-SPEHL). In Australian English: /ɛkspˈɛl/ (ehksp-EHL).

Is "expel" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪkˈspɛl/ (ik-SPEHL), while in British English it's /ɪkspˈɛl/ (iksp-EHL).

How to Pronounce "expel"

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expel

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/ɪkˈspɛl/

ik-SPEHL

Syllable Breakdown

ɪkex·spɛlpel

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