Start with a soft 'pro', like in 'pro-side'.
Next, say 'pul', with a short 'u' sound like in 'cup'.
End with 'shion', with a soft 'sh' sound and stress on the 'shun'.
pro-pull-sion
pro-puls-ion
prop-ulsion
same as American
same as American
same as American
same as American
same as American
same as American
Stress the second syllable: 'pul'.
Yes, pronounce it as 'shun'.
Yes, lightly pronounce the initial 'pro'.
The force that moves something forward.
/prəˈpɛl/
To push forward
/rɪˈpʌlʃən/
A force that pushes away
/kəmˈpʌlʃən/
A strong urge
Propel has a hard 'pel' at the end.
Repulsion begins with 're-pul' not 'pro-pul'.
Compulsion starts with 'com' unlike 'pro'.
Ensure the 'shun' sounds clear and not 'sion'.
Practice saying it as 'pro-pul-shun' slowly.
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