How to pronounce compensatory
Say it like kum-PEN-suh-tor-ee. Compensatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN).
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- kum
- PEN
- suh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compensatory 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of compensatory
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: kom-pen-SAY-tuh-ree.
What does compensatory mean?
- Intended to recompense someone who has experienced loss, suffering, or injury.
- Reducing or offsetting the unpleasant or unwelcome effects of something.
- That compensates for a deleterious mutation.
Where does compensatory come from?
Borrowed from French compensatoire.
Questions about saying compensatory
How do you pronounce compensatory?
Say kum-PEN-suh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpɛnsəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /kɒmpɛnˈseɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compensatory?
Compensatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN). Broken into parts: kum · PEN · suh · tor · ee.
Is compensatory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /kɒmpɛnˈseɪtəri/ (kom-pen-SAY-tuh-ree).