How to pronounce compilers
Say it like kum-PY-lerz. Compilers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PY).
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- kum
- PY
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compilers 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.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of compilers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kum-PY-luz.
What does compilers mean?
- plural of compiler How to pronounce compiler
Questions about saying compilers
How do you pronounce compilers?
Say kum-PY-lerz. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpaɪlɚz/. In British English it is /kəmˈpaɪləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compilers?
Compilers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PY). Broken into parts: kum · PY · lerz.
Is compilers 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 /kəmˈpaɪləz/ (kum-PY-luz).