How to pronounce components
Say it like kum-POH-nunts. Components has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- kum
- POH
- nunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Components 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.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of components
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kum-POH-nunts.
What does components mean?
- plural of component How to pronounce component
Questions about saying components
How do you pronounce components?
Say kum-POH-nunts. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpoʊnənts/. In British English it is /kəmˈpəʊnənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in components?
Components has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: kum · POH · nunts.
Is components pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəmˈpəʊnənts/ (kum-POH-nunts).