How to Pronounce "propel"
word
pɹəˈpɛɫ
pruh-PEL
pɹəpˈɛl
pruh-PEL
Definition
To push or drive something forward, or to make something move in a particular direction.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹəˈpɛɫ
British English
pɹəpˈɛl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pruh-PEL
UK
pruh-PEL
Listen in Context
Engines propel boats across the water.
The wind propels the kite higher into the sky.
A strong current propelled the swimmers downstream.
Passion can propel you to achieve incredible things.