How many syllables in compel?

Syllables in compel

2

com·pel

Compel has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say compel

Pronunciation/kəmˈpɛl/
2 syllables, com-PEL · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say compel slowly and listen for each vowel sound: com, pel. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with compel

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Questions

How many syllables are in compel?
Compel has two syllables.
How do you divide compel into syllables?
Compel divides as com-pel.
Which syllable is stressed in compel?
The second syllable (com-PEL).

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