How to pronounce compilations
Say it like kahm-puh-LAY-shunz. Compilations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- kahm
- puh
- LAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compilations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of compilations
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-puh-LAY-shunz.
What does compilations mean?
- plural of compilation How to pronounce compilation
Words that rhyme with compilations
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Questions about saying compilations
How do you pronounce compilations?
Say kahm-puh-LAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmpəˈleɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmpəˈleɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compilations?
Compilations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: kahm · puh · LAY · shunz.
Is compilations 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 /ˌkɒmpəˈleɪʃənz/ (kom-puh-LAY-shunz).