How to pronounce compels
Say it like kum-PELZ. Compels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PELZ).
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- kum
- PELZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compels 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.
- PELZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of compels
American and British speakers say compels in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpɛlz/ in the US and /kəmˈpɛlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PELZ.
What does compels mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of compel How to pronounce compel
Questions about saying compels
How do you pronounce compels?
Say kum-PELZ. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpɛlz/. In British English it is /kəmˈpɛlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compels?
Compels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PELZ). Broken into parts: kum · PELZ.
Do Americans and Brits say compels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpɛlz/ and the British form is /kəmˈpɛlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.