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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.