How to pronounce propellant
Say it like pruh-PEL-unt. Propellant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- pruh
- PEL
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propellant 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of propellant
American and British speakers say propellant in essentially the same way: /prəˈpɛlənt/ in the US and /prəˈpɛlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-PEL-unt.
What does propellant mean?
- fuel, oxidizer, reaction mass or mixture for one or more engines (especially internal combustion engines or jet engines) that is carried within a vehicle prior to use
- the compressed gas in a pressurised container (especially an aerosol can) that is used to expel its content
- the explosive (cordite, gunpowder, etc) found in ammunition cartridges
- Alternative spelling of propellent.
Where does propellant come from?
From propel + -ant.
Words that rhyme with propellant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of propellant.
Questions about saying propellant
How do you pronounce propellant?
Say pruh-PEL-unt. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpɛlənt/. In British English it is /prəˈpɛlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propellant?
Propellant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: pruh · PEL · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say propellant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈpɛlənt/ and the British form is /prəˈpɛlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.