How to pronounce propelling
Say it like pruh-PEL-ing. Propelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- pruh
- PEL
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propelling 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of propelling
American and British speakers say propelling in essentially the same way: /prəˈpɛlɪŋ/ in the US and /prəˈpɛlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-PEL-ing.
What does propelling mean?
- present participle and gerund of propel How to pronounce propel
- An act of driving or urging onward; propulsion.
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Questions about saying propelling
How do you pronounce propelling?
Say pruh-PEL-ing. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpɛlɪŋ/. In British English it is /prəˈpɛlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propelling?
Propelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: pruh · PEL · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say propelling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈpɛlɪŋ/ and the British form is /prəˈpɛlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.