How to pronounce compas
Say it like KAHM-pus. Compas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHM).
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- KAHM
- pus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of compas
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-pus.
What does compas mean?
- A form of string music from Haiti
Words that rhyme with compas
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of compas.
Questions about saying compas
How do you pronounce compas?
Say KAHM-pus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmpəs/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compas?
Compas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHM). Broken into parts: KAHM · pus.
Is compas pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒmpəs/ (KOM-pus).