How to pronounce compacted
Say it like kum-PAK-tid. Compacted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAK).
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- kum
- PAK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compacted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of compacted
American and British speakers say compacted in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpæktɪd/ in the US and /kəmˈpæktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PAK-tid.
What does compacted mean?
- Closely or densely packed together.
- simple past and past participle of compact How to pronounce compact
Words that rhyme with compacted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of compacted.
Questions about saying compacted
How do you pronounce compacted?
Say kum-PAK-tid. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpæktɪd/. In British English it is /kəmˈpæktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compacted?
Compacted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAK). Broken into parts: kum · PAK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say compacted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpæktɪd/ and the British form is /kəmˈpæktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.