How to pronounce propelled
Say it like pruh-PELD. Propelled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PELD).
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- pruh
- PELD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propelled 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.
- PELDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of propelled
American and British speakers say propelled in essentially the same way: /prəˈpɛld/ in the US and /prəˈpɛld/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-PELD.
What does propelled mean?
- simple past and past participle of propel How to pronounce propel
Words that rhyme with propelled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of propelled.
Questions about saying propelled
How do you pronounce propelled?
Say pruh-PELD. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpɛld/. In British English it is /prəˈpɛld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propelled?
Propelled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PELD). Broken into parts: pruh · PELD.
Do Americans and Brits say propelled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈpɛld/ and the British form is /prəˈpɛld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.