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