How to Pronounce Impelling

To pronounce "impelling", say IMP-ell-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪmˈpɛlɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪmˈpɛlɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “impelling”

"impelling" has 3 syllables: imp-ell-ing.

What does impelling mean?

verb

  1. To urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation.
  2. To drive forward; to propel an object, to provide an impetus for motion or action.

Synonyms

propel

Antonyms

expelpropel

Related words

effectiveeffectualefficaciouspropellingpropulsionimpellerpushingpropels

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "impelling"?▾

"Impelling" has 3 syllables: imp · ell · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "impelling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "impelling" is /ɪmˈpɛlɪŋ/.

What does "impelling" mean?▾

Impelling: To urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation.

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