How to pronounce compo
Say it like KOM-poh. Compo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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US American/ˈkɑmˌpoʊ/KOM-poh
UK British/ˈkɒmpəʊ/KOM-poh
- KOM
- poh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of compo
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOM-poh.
What does compo mean?
noun
- Workers' compensation.
- A mixture of whiting, resin, and glue for ornamenting walls and cornices.
- Lime cement mortar.
Questions about saying compo
How do you pronounce compo?
Say KOM-poh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmˌpoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmpəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compo?
Compo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · poh.
Is compo 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 /ˈkɒmpəʊ/ (KOM-poh).