How to pronounce propels
Say it like pruh-PELZ. Propels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PELZ).
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- pruh
- PELZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propels 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.
- PELZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of propels
American and British speakers say propels in essentially the same way: /prəˈpɛlz/ in the US and /prəˈpɛlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-PELZ.
What does propels mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of propel How to pronounce propel
Questions about saying propels
How do you pronounce propels?
Say pruh-PELZ. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpɛlz/. In British English it is /prəˈpɛlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propels?
Propels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PELZ). Broken into parts: pruh · PELZ.
Do Americans and Brits say propels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈpɛlz/ and the British form is /prəˈpɛlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.