How to pronounce compatibles
Say it like kum-PAT-ih-bulz. Compatibles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAT).
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- kum
- PAT
- ih
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compatibles 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.
- PATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of compatibles
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kum-PAT-ih-bulz.
What does compatibles mean?
- plural of compatible How to pronounce compatible
Questions about saying compatibles
How do you pronounce compatibles?
Say kum-PAT-ih-bulz. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpætɪbəlz/. In British English it is /kəmˈpætɪbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compatibles?
Compatibles has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAT). Broken into parts: kum · PAT · ih · bulz.
Is compatibles pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kəmˈpætɪbəlz/ (kum-PAT-ih-bulz).