How to pronounce companies
Say it like KUHM-puh-neez. Companies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
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- KUHM
- puh
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Companies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of companies
American and British speakers say companies in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌmpəˌniz/ in the US and /ˈkʌmpəniz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHM-puh-neez.
What does companies mean?
- plural of company How to pronounce company
- plural of companie
- third-person singular simple present indicative of company How to pronounce company
Words that sound like companies
- company's
Questions about saying companies
How do you pronounce companies?
Say KUHM-puh-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmpəˌniz/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmpəniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in companies?
Companies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · puh · neez.
Do Americans and Brits say companies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌmpəˌniz/ and the British form is /ˈkʌmpəniz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as companies?
Companies sounds the same as company's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.