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