How to pronounce compartmental
Say it like kum-part-MEN-tul. Compartmental has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- kum
- part
- MEN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compartmental 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.
- partGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of compartmental
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kum-paht-MEN-tul.
What does compartmental mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or constructed from compartments
Where does compartmental come from?
From compartment + -al.
Words that rhyme with compartmental
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of compartmental.
- environmental
- fundamental
- experimental
- gentle
- dental
- rental
- continental
- instrumental
- accidental
- developmental
Questions about saying compartmental
How do you pronounce compartmental?
Say kum-part-MEN-tul. The American pronunciation is /kəmˌpɑrtˈmɛntəl/. In British English it is /kəmˌpɑːtˈmɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compartmental?
Compartmental has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: kum · part · MEN · tul.
Is compartmental 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 /kəmˌpɑːtˈmɛntəl/ (kum-paht-MEN-tul).