How to pronounce compilation
Say it like kahm-puh-LAY-shun. Compilation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- kahm
- puh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compilation 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of compilation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-pih-LAY-shun.
What does compilation mean?
- something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
- the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list)“the job of compiling the inventory took several hours”
Where does compilation come from?
English compile + -ation, from Middle French, from Latin compilatio (“a raking together, a plundering, a collection of documents”).
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Words that rhyme with compilation
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Questions about saying compilation
How do you pronounce compilation?
Say kahm-puh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmpəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compilation?
Compilation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: kahm · puh · LAY · shun.
Is compilation 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 /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/ (kom-pih-LAY-shun).