How to Pronounce Quell

To pronounce "quell", say QUELL — one syllable, IPA /kwɛl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kwɛl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “quell”

"quell" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with compel and propel, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: quel — easy to mix up when writing.

What does quell mean?

noun

  1. A subduing.

verb

  1. To subdue, to put down; to silence or force (someone) to submit.
  2. To suppress, to put an end to (something); to extinguish.

    “to quell grief”

Words that rhyme with quell

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compelpropelimpelcitadelravelswelltelldwellshellcellexpelparallel

Related words

squelchstayappeasesuppresseliminaterepresssuppressionsubside

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quell"?▾

"Quell" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "quell"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quell" is /kwɛl/.

What does "quell" mean?▾

Quell: A subduing.

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