How to pronounce compensates
Say it like KAHM-pun-sayts. Compensates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHM).
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US American/ˈkɑmpənˌseɪts/KAHM-pun-sayts
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- KAHM
- pun
- sayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compensates 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.
- saytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does compensates mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of compensate How to pronounce compensate
Questions about saying compensates
How do you pronounce compensates?
Say KAHM-pun-sayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmpənˌseɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compensates?
Compensates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHM). Broken into parts: KAHM · pun · sayts.