How to pronounce composer
Say it like kum-POH-zer. Composer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- kum
- POH
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Composer 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.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of composer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kum-POH-zuh.
What does composer mean?
- someone who composes music as a profession
Where does composer come from?
From compose + -er.
Questions about saying composer
How do you pronounce composer?
Say kum-POH-zer. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpoʊzɚ/. In British English it is /kəmˈpəʊzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in composer?
Composer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: kum · POH · zer.
Is composer 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 /kəmˈpəʊzə/ (kum-POH-zuh).