How to pronounce propel
Say it like pruh-PEL. Propel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- pruh
- PEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of propel
American and British speakers say propel in essentially the same way: /prəˈpɛl/ in the US and /prəˈpɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-PEL.
What does propel mean?
- To provide an impetus for motion or physical action; to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive or push forward.
- To provide an impetus for nonphysical change; to cause to arrive to a certain situation or result.
Where does propel come from?
From Middle English propellen (“drive out, expel”), from Latin propellō, from pro- (“forward”) and pellō (“to push, to move”).
Words that rhyme with propel
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Questions about saying propel
How do you pronounce propel?
Say pruh-PEL. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpɛl/. In British English it is /prəˈpɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propel?
Propel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: pruh · PEL.
Do Americans and Brits say propel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈpɛl/ and the British form is /prəˈpɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.