How to Pronounce "compelling"
word
/kəmˈpɛɫɪŋ/
kuhm-PEL-ing
/kəmpˈɛlɪŋ/
kuhm-PEL-ing
Definition
Something so interesting, powerful, or convincing that it captures your attention or makes you believe in it.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kəmˈpɛɫɪŋ/
British English
/kəmpˈɛlɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhm-PEL-ing
UK
kuhm-PEL-ing
Listen in Context
She gave a compelling reason for missing the meeting.
The book’s story was truly compelling.
We needed some compelling evidence to solve the case.
His speech was so compelling that everyone stopped to listen.