How to pronounce companion
Say it like kum-PAN-yun. Companion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAN).
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- kum
- PAN
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Companion 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.
- PANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of companion
American and British speakers say companion in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpænjən/ in the US and /kəmˈpænjən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PAN-yun.
What does companion mean?
- a friend who is frequently in the company of another“drinking companions”“comrades in arms”
- a traveler who accompanies you
- one paid to accompany or assist or live with another
- be a companion to somebody
Where does companion come from?
From Middle English companion, from Old French compaignon (“companion”) (modern French compagnon), from Late Latin compāniōn- (nominative singular compāniō, whence French copain), from com- + pānis (literally, with + bread), a word first at
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with companion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of companion.
Questions about saying companion
How do you pronounce companion?
Say kum-PAN-yun. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpænjən/. In British English it is /kəmˈpænjən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in companion?
Companion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAN). Broken into parts: kum · PAN · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say companion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpænjən/ and the British form is /kəmˈpænjən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.