How to Pronounce "compels"
word
kəmˈpɛɫz
kuhm-PELZ
kəmpˈɛlz
kuhm-PELZ
Definition
To force or strongly persuade someone to do something, even if they may not want to.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəmˈpɛɫz
British English
kəmpˈɛlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhm-PELZ
UK
kuhm-PELZ
Listen in Context
The law compels everyone to pay their taxes.
His illness compels him to stay at home.
Necessity compels us to work hard.
What compels you to keep trying, even after failing?