How to pronounce compartment
Say it like kum-PART-munt. Compartment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PART).
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- kum
- PART
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compartment 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.
- PARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of compartment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kum-PAHT-munt.
What does compartment mean?
- a space into which an area is subdivided
- a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area
Where does compartment come from?
First attested 1564, from Middle French compartiment, from Italian compartimento, from Late Latin compartiri (“to divide with, to share with”), from com- + partiri (“to apportion, to divide, to share”).
Words that rhyme with compartment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of compartment.
Questions about saying compartment
How do you pronounce compartment?
Say kum-PART-munt. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpɑrtmənt/. In British English it is /kəmˈpɑːtmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compartment?
Compartment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PART). Broken into parts: kum · PART · munt.
Is compartment 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 /kəmˈpɑːtmənt/ (kum-PAHT-munt).