How to pronounce compartments
Say it like kum-PART-munts. Compartments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PART).
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- kum
- PART
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compartments 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of compartments
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kum-PAHT-munts.
What does compartments mean?
- plural of compartment How to pronounce compartment
- third-person singular simple present indicative of compartment How to pronounce compartment
Questions about saying compartments
How do you pronounce compartments?
Say kum-PART-munts. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpɑrtmənts/. In British English it is /kəmˈpɑːtmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compartments?
Compartments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PART). Broken into parts: kum · PART · munts.
Is compartments 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 /kəmˈpɑːtmənts/ (kum-PAHT-munts).