How to pronounce compatriot
Say it like kum-PAY-tree-ut. Compatriot has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY).
- kum
- PAY
- tree
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compatriot 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.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of compatriot
American and British speakers say compatriot in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpeɪtriət/ in the US and /kəmˈpeɪtriət/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PAY-tree-ut.
What does compatriot mean?
- Somebody from one's own country.
- Of the same country; especially, being countrymen and having a common sentiment of patriotism.
Where does compatriot come from?
Borrowed from French compatriote, itself borrowed from Latin compatriota.
Questions about saying compatriot
How do you pronounce compatriot?
Say kum-PAY-tree-ut. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpeɪtriət/. In British English it is /kəmˈpeɪtriət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compatriot?
Compatriot has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY). Broken into parts: kum · PAY · tree · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say compatriot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpeɪtriət/ and the British form is /kəmˈpeɪtriət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.