How to pronounce compiles
Say it like kum-PYLZ. Compiles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYLZ).
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- kum
- PYLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compiles 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.
- PYLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of compiles
American and British speakers say compiles in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpaɪlz/ in the US and /kəmˈpaɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PYLZ.
What does compiles mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of compile How to pronounce compile
Questions about saying compiles
How do you pronounce compiles?
Say kum-PYLZ. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpaɪlz/. In British English it is /kəmˈpaɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compiles?
Compiles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYLZ). Broken into parts: kum · PYLZ.
Do Americans and Brits say compiles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpaɪlz/ and the British form is /kəmˈpaɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.