How to pronounce propulsion
Say it like pruh-PUHL-shun. Propulsion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHL).
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- pruh
- PUHL
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propulsion 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.
- PUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of propulsion
American and British speakers say propulsion in essentially the same way: /prəˈpʌlʃən/ in the US and /prəˈpʌlʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-PUHL-shun.
What does propulsion mean?
- The process of propelling, driving, or pushing, typically forward or onward; a propulsive force or impulse.
- That which propels.
Where does propulsion come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin propulsio, propulsionis, from the past participle of Latin propello (“to drive forward, drive forth, drive away, drive out”).
Words that rhyme with propulsion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of propulsion.
Questions about saying propulsion
How do you pronounce propulsion?
Say pruh-PUHL-shun. The American pronunciation is /prəˈpʌlʃən/. In British English it is /prəˈpʌlʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propulsion?
Propulsion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHL). Broken into parts: pruh · PUHL · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say propulsion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈpʌlʃən/ and the British form is /prəˈpʌlʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.