How to pronounce compony
Say it like kom-PON-ee. Compony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PON).
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- kom
- PON
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- komKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- PONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of compony
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-PON-ee.
What does compony mean?
- Divided into a line of squares of alternating tinctures.
Where does compony come from?
From French componé, from Old French compondre, from Latin compōnere (“put together, arrange, compile”).
Words that rhyme with compony
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of compony.
Questions about saying compony
How do you pronounce compony?
Say kom-PON-ee. The American pronunciation is /kɑmˈpɑni/. In British English it is /kɒmˈpɒni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compony?
Compony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PON). Broken into parts: kom · PON · ee.
Is compony 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 /kɒmˈpɒni/ (kom-PON-ee).