How to pronounce compacter
Say it like kahm-PAK-ter. Compacter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAK).
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- kahm
- PAK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compacter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- PAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of compacter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-PAK-tuh.
What does compacter mean?
- Something that compacts things (e.g. trash).
- One who makes a compact or agreement.
- comparative form of compact: more compact How to pronounce compact
Where does compacter come from?
From compact (verb) + -er.
Words that rhyme with compacter
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Questions about saying compacter
How do you pronounce compacter?
Say kahm-PAK-ter. The American pronunciation is /kɑmˈpæktɚ/. In British English it is /kɒmˈpæktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compacter?
Compacter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAK). Broken into parts: kahm · PAK · ter.
Is compacter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kɒmˈpæktə/ (kom-PAK-tuh).