How to pronounce compensated
Say it like KAHM-pun-say-tud. Compensated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHM).
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- KAHM
- pun
- say
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compensated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of compensated
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KOM-pun-say-tud.
What does compensated mean?
- receiving or eligible for compensation“salaried workers”“a stipendiary magistrate”
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Questions about saying compensated
How do you pronounce compensated?
Say KAHM-pun-say-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmpənˌseɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmpənˌseɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compensated?
Compensated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHM). Broken into parts: KAHM · pun · say · tud.
Is compensated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒmpənˌseɪtəd/ (KOM-pun-say-tud).