How to pronounce company
Say it like KUHM-puh-nee. Company has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
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- KUHM
- puh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Company 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.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of company
American and British speakers say company in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌmpəˌni/ in the US and /ˈkʌmpəni/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHM-puh-nee.
What does company mean?
- an institution created to conduct business“he only invests in large well-established companies”“he started the company in his garage”
- small military unit; usually two or three platoons
- the state of being with someone“he missed their company”“he enjoyed the society of his friends”
- be a companion to somebody
Where does company come from?
Displaced native Old English werod, gefer, getæl, and hired.
Questions about saying company
How do you pronounce company?
Say KUHM-puh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmpəˌni/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmpəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in company?
Company has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · puh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say company the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌmpəˌni/ and the British form is /ˈkʌmpəni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.