How to pronounce compendia
Say it like kum-PEN-dee-uh. Compendia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN).
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- kum
- PEN
- dee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compendia 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.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of compendia
American and British speakers say compendia in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpɛndiə/ in the US and /kəmˈpɛndiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PEN-dee-uh.
What does compendia mean?
- plural of compendium How to pronounce compendium
Questions about saying compendia
How do you pronounce compendia?
Say kum-PEN-dee-uh. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpɛndiə/. In British English it is /kəmˈpɛndiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compendia?
Compendia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN). Broken into parts: kum · PEN · dee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say compendia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpɛndiə/ and the British form is /kəmˈpɛndiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.