How to pronounce compassed
Say it like KUHM-pust. Compassed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
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- KUHM
- pust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compassed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- pustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of compassed
American and British speakers say compassed in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌmpəst/ in the US and /ˈkʌmpəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHM-pust.
What does compassed mean?
- simple past and past participle of compass How to pronounce compass
Questions about saying compassed
How do you pronounce compassed?
Say KUHM-pust. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmpəst/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmpəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compassed?
Compassed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · pust.
Do Americans and Brits say compassed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌmpəst/ and the British form is /ˈkʌmpəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.