How to pronounce compared
Say it like kum-PAIRD. Compared has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAIRD).
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- kum
- PAIRD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compared 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.
- PAIRDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of compared
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kum-PAIRD.
What does compared mean?
- simple past and past participle of compare How to pronounce compare
Words that rhyme with compared
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Questions about saying compared
How do you pronounce compared?
Say kum-PAIRD. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpɛrd/. In British English it is /kəmˈpɛəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compared?
Compared has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAIRD). Broken into parts: kum · PAIRD.
Is compared 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 /kəmˈpɛəd/ (kum-PAIRD).