How to pronounce comport
Say it like kum-PORT. Comport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORT).
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- kum
- PORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comport 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.
- PORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of comport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kum-PAWT.
What does comport mean?
- To be in agreement (with); to be of an accord.“The new rules did not seem to comport with the spirit of the club.”
- To behave (in a given manner).“She comported herself with grace.”
Where does comport come from?
From late Middle English comporten, from Old French comporter, from Latin comportare (“to bring together”), from com- (“together”) + portare (“to carry”).
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Words that rhyme with comport
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Questions about saying comport
How do you pronounce comport?
Say kum-PORT. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpɔrt/. In British English it is /kəmˈpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comport?
Comport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORT). Broken into parts: kum · PORT.
Is comport 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 /kəmˈpɔːt/ (kum-PAWT).