expel

/ɪkˈspɛl/

Syllables ex·pel

Stress ex-PEL

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɪks/

schwa

pel

/pɛl/

short e

Meaning

to force someone or something out

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɪks/(exit) + pel=/pɛl/(pellet)

Example

The school decided to expel the student for cheating.