How to pronounce compere
Say it like KOM-pair. Compere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce compere. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOM
- pair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of compere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-pair.
What does compere mean?
- A master of ceremonies, especially for a television, variety, or quiz show.“Every year I am the compere for our Church Quiz Night.”
- To emcee, to act as compere.“I will be compering for next week's Village Fete.”
Where does compere come from?
A borrowing of French compère (“partner, accomplice”), from Old French comper, from Late Latin compater (“godfather”), from Latin com- (“with”) + pater (“father”).
Questions about saying compere
How do you pronounce compere?
Say KOM-pair. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmpɛr/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmpɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compere?
Compere has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · pair.
Is compere pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɒmpɛə/ (KOM-pair).