How to pronounce compos
Say it like KOM-pohz. Compos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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US American/ˈkɑmpoʊz/KOM-pohz
UK British/ˈkɒmpəʊz/KOM-pohz
- KOM
- pohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compos 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.
- pohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of compos
- 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-pohz.
What does compos mean?
Questions about saying compos
How do you pronounce compos?
Say KOM-pohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmpoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmpəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compos?
Compos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · pohz.
Is compos 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 /ˈkɒmpəʊz/ (KOM-pohz).