How to Pronounce Propelling

To pronounce "propelling", say PROP-ell-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

PROP-ell-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “propelling”

"propelling" has 3 syllables: prop-ell-ing. It rhymes with compelling and dwelling, if that helps it stick.

What does propelling mean?

verb

  1. To provide an impetus for motion or physical action, to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive forward.
  2. To provide an impetus for non-physical change, to make to arrive to a certain situation or result.

noun

  1. An act of driving or urging onward; propulsion.

Synonyms

drivepush

Antonyms

resthaltstaystop

Words that rhyme with propelling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compellingdwellingquellingtellingexpellingforetellingelongrepellingswellingyellingstorytellingshelling

Related words

propulsivedynamicdynamicalpropellentpropellantpropulsionpushpushing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "propelling"?▾

"Propelling" has 3 syllables: prop · ell · ing.

What does "propelling" mean?▾

Propelling: To provide an impetus for motion or physical action, to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive forward.

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