propel

/prəˈpɛl/

Syllables pro·pel

Stress pro-PEL

Phonics Breakdown

pro

/prə/

schwa

pel

/pɛl/

short e

Meaning

to push or drive something forward

Sound Reference

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pro=/prə/(problem) + pel=/pɛl/(bell)

Example

The engine helps propel the boat through the water.