compel

/kəmˈpɛl/

Syllables com·pel

Stress com-PEL

Phonics Breakdown

com

/kəm/

schwa

pel

/pɛl/

short e

Meaning

to force someone to do something

Sound Reference

💡

com=/kəm/(command) + pel=/pɛl/(spell)

Example

The law may compel companies to change their practices.