How to pronounce impelling
Say it like im-PEL-ing. Impelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- im
- PEL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impelling 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of impelling
American and British speakers say impelling in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈpɛlɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪmˈpɛlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PEL-ing.
What does impelling mean?
- Causing forward motion or action.
- present participle and gerund of impel How to pronounce impel
Words that rhyme with impelling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of impelling.
Questions about saying impelling
How do you pronounce impelling?
Say im-PEL-ing. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpɛlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpɛlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impelling?
Impelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: im · PEL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say impelling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈpɛlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪmˈpɛlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.