How to pronounce propellants
Say it like proh-PEL-unts. Propellants has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- proh
- PEL
- unts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propellants pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of propellants
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-PEL-unts.
What does propellants mean?
- plural of propellant How to pronounce propellant
Questions about saying propellants
How do you pronounce propellants?
Say proh-PEL-unts. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈpɛlənts/. In British English it is /prəʊˈpɛlənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propellants?
Propellants has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: proh · PEL · unts.
Is propellants pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prəʊˈpɛlənts/ (proh-PEL-unts).