How to pronounce impellent
Say it like im-PEL-unt. Impellent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- im
- PEL
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impellent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of impellent
American and British speakers say impellent in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈpɛlənt/ in the US and /ɪmˈpɛlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PEL-unt.
What does impellent mean?
- Having the quality of being impelling.“an impellent force”
- An impelling power or force.
Words that rhyme with impellent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of impellent.
Questions about saying impellent
How do you pronounce impellent?
Say im-PEL-unt. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpɛlənt/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpɛlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impellent?
Impellent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: im · PEL · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say impellent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈpɛlənt/ and the British form is /ɪmˈpɛlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.