word
propulsion
pruh-PUL-shun
prəˈpʌlʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
propulsion
Dictionary meaning
The means by which thrust is generated to propel an aircraft forward, including jet, turboprop, and rocket engines.
Common mispronunciations
proh-PUL-shunpro-PUL-see-un
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