How to pronounce compiler
Say it like kum-PY-ler. Compiler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PY).
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- kum
- PY
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compiler 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.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of compiler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kum-PY-luh.
What does compiler mean?
- One who compiles.“a compiler of poetry anthologies”
- A computer program that transforms source code into object code.
Where does compiler come from?
From Middle English compilour, from Anglo-Norman compilour, from Old French compileur, from Latin compīlātōrem, equivalent to compile + -er.
Words that rhyme with compiler
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Questions about saying compiler
How do you pronounce compiler?
Say kum-PY-ler. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpaɪlɚ/. In British English it is /kəmˈpaɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compiler?
Compiler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PY). Broken into parts: kum · PY · ler.
Is compiler 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 /kəmˈpaɪlə/ (kum-PY-luh).