How to pronounce comparisons
Say it like kum-PER-uh-sunz. Comparisons has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER).
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- kum
- PER
- uh
- sunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comparisons 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.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of comparisons
American and British speakers say comparisons in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpɛrəsənz/ in the US and /kəmˈpærɪsənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PAR-ih-sunz.
What does comparisons mean?
- plural of comparison How to pronounce comparison
Questions about saying comparisons
How do you pronounce comparisons?
Say kum-PER-uh-sunz. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpɛrəsənz/. In British English it is /kəmˈpærɪsənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comparisons?
Comparisons has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER). Broken into parts: kum · PER · uh · sunz.
Do Americans and Brits say comparisons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpɛrəsənz/ and the British form is /kəmˈpærɪsənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.