How to pronounce compactness
Say it like kum-PAKT-nus. Compactness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAKT).
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- kum
- PAKT
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compactness 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.
- PAKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of compactness
American and British speakers say compactness in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpæktnəs/ in the US and /kəmˈpæktnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PAKT-nus.
What does compactness mean?
- The state of being compact.
Where does compactness come from?
From compact + -ness.
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Questions about saying compactness
How do you pronounce compactness?
Say kum-PAKT-nus. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpæktnəs/. In British English it is /kəmˈpæktnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compactness?
Compactness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAKT). Broken into parts: kum · PAKT · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say compactness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpæktnəs/ and the British form is /kəmˈpæktnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.