How to Pronounce Propels

To pronounce "propels", say PROP-els — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

PROP-els

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💡 Tip for remembering “propels”

"propels" has 2 syllables: prop-els. It rhymes with parallels and compels, if that helps it stick.

What does propels 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.

Synonyms

drivepush

Antonyms

resthaltstaystop

Words that rhyme with propels

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

parallelscompelsfarewellsseashellsstairwellsbellsshellsspellsswellsyellsbombshellsknells

Related words

impelpromptmoveincitemotivateboostscompelsdriver

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "propels"?▾

"Propels" has 2 syllables: prop · els.

What does "propels" mean?▾

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

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