How do you pronounce "compel"?

In American English: /kəmˈpɛl/ (kuhm-PEHL). In British English: /kəmpˈɛl/ (kuhmp-EHL). In Canadian English: /kəmˈpɛl/ (kuhm-PEHL). In Australian English: /kəmpˈɛl/ (kuhmp-EHL).

Is "compel" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəmˈpɛl/ (kuhm-PEHL), while in British English it's /kəmpˈɛl/ (kuhmp-EHL).

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compel

/kəmˈpɛl/

kuhm-PEHL

Syllable Breakdown

kəmcom·pɛlpel

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