How to Pronounce "compel to do"
expression
kəmˈpɛɫ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
kuhm-PEL tuh DOO
kəmpˈɛl/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
kuhm-PEL too DOO
Definition
To force or strongly persuade someone to do something, even if they do not want to.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəmˈpɛɫ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu
British English
kəmpˈɛl/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhm-PEL tuh DOO
UK
kuhm-PEL too DOO
Listen in Context
The law can compel people to do things they do not like.
No one should compel children to do chores all day.
They were compelled to do their homework before going out.
His sense of duty compelled him to do the right thing, even when no one was watching.