How to pronounce propeller
Say it like pruh-PEL-er. Propeller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- pruh
- PEL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propeller 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of propeller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pruh-PEL-uh.
What does propeller mean?
- One who, or that which, propels.
- A mechanical device with evenly-shaped blades that turn on a shaft to push against air or water, especially one used to propel an aircraft or boat.“The plane’s propeller spun rapidly before takeoff.”
- A steamboat thus propelled; a screw steamer.
Where does propeller come from?
From propel + -er.
Words that rhyme with propeller
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of propeller.
Questions about saying propeller
How do you pronounce propeller?
Say pruh-PEL-er. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpɛlɚ/. In British English it is /prəˈpɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propeller?
Propeller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: pruh · PEL · er.
Is propeller pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /prəˈpɛlə/ (pruh-PEL-uh).