How to pronounce compeer
Say it like kum-PEE-er. Compeer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
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- kum
- PEE
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compeer 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.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of compeer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kum-PEE-uh.
What does compeer mean?
- To be equal with; to match.
Where does compeer come from?
From Middle English comper, from Middle French comper, from Latin compater, compatrem.
Words that rhyme with compeer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of compeer.
Questions about saying compeer
How do you pronounce compeer?
Say kum-PEE-er. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpiər/. In British English it is /kəmˈpiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compeer?
Compeer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: kum · PEE · er.
Is compeer 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 /kəmˈpiːə/ (kum-PEE-uh).