How to pronounce compelled
Say it like kum-PELD. Compelled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PELD).
- kum
- PELD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compelled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PELDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of compelled
American and British speakers say compelled in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpɛld/ in the US and /kəmˈpɛld/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PELD.
What does compelled mean?
Words that rhyme with compelled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of compelled.
Questions about saying compelled
How do you pronounce compelled?
Say kum-PELD. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpɛld/. In British English it is /kəmˈpɛld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compelled?
Compelled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PELD). Broken into parts: kum · PELD.
Do Americans and Brits say compelled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpɛld/ and the British form is /kəmˈpɛld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.