How to pronounce compares
Say it like kum-PAIRZ. Compares has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAIRZ).
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- kum
- PAIRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compares 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.
- PAIRZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of compares
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kum-PAIRZ.
What does compares mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of compare How to pronounce compare
- plural of compare How to pronounce compare
Words that rhyme with compares
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of compares.
Questions about saying compares
How do you pronounce compares?
Say kum-PAIRZ. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpɛrz/. In British English it is /kəmˈpɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compares?
Compares has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAIRZ). Broken into parts: kum · PAIRZ.
Is compares 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 /kəmˈpɛəz/ (kum-PAIRZ).