How to pronounce propellers
Say it like pruh-PEL-erz. Propellers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- pruh
- PEL
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propellers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of propellers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pruh-PEL-uz.
What does propellers mean?
- plural of propeller How to pronounce propeller
Questions about saying propellers
How do you pronounce propellers?
Say pruh-PEL-erz. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpɛlɚz/. In British English it is /prəˈpɛləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propellers?
Propellers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: pruh · PEL · erz.
Is propellers 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 /prəˈpɛləz/ (pruh-PEL-uz).