How to Pronounce "propellers"
word
pɹəˈpɛɫɝz
pruh-PEL-urz
pɹəpˈɛləz
pruh-PEL-uz
Definition
Propellers are spinning blades that move vehicles like boats and airplanes forward by pushing air or water.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹəˈpɛɫɝz
British English
pɹəpˈɛləz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pruh-PEL-urz
UK
pruh-PEL-uz
Listen in Context
The boat’s propellers help it move through the water.
Airplanes often have two or more propellers.
Be careful around spinning propellers.
Without the propellers, the ship wouldn’t go anywhere.