How to pronounce compensations
Say it like kahm-pun-SAY-shunz. Compensations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY).
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- kahm
- pun
- SAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compensations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of compensations
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-pun-SAY-shunz.
What does compensations mean?
- plural of compensation How to pronounce compensation
Words that rhyme with compensations
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Questions about saying compensations
How do you pronounce compensations?
Say kahm-pun-SAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmpənˈseɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmpənˈseɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compensations?
Compensations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY). Broken into parts: kahm · pun · SAY · shunz.
Is compensations 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 /ˌkɒmpənˈseɪʃənz/ (kom-pun-SAY-shunz).