How to pronounce comp
Say it like KOMP. Comp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/kɑmp/KOMP
UK British/kɒmp/KOMP
- KOMP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of comp
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOMP.
What does comp mean?
noun
- an intensive examination testing a student's proficiency in some special field of knowledge“she took her comps in English literature”
Words that rhyme with comp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of comp.
Questions about saying comp
How do you pronounce comp?
Say KOMP. The American pronunciation is /kɑmp/. In British English it is /kɒmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comp?
Comp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOMP.
Is comp pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kɒmp/ (KOMP).