How to pronounce compositional
Say it like kahm-puh-ZISH-uh-nul. Compositional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- kahm
- puh
- ZISH
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compositional pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of compositional
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-puh-ZISH-uh-nul.
What does compositional mean?
- Of or relating to composition.“The compositional aspects of this work are less than ideal.”
- Being the sum of its parts.“The phrase "sum of its parts" is entirely compositional.”
Where does compositional come from?
From composition + -al.
Words that rhyme with compositional
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Questions about saying compositional
How do you pronounce compositional?
Say kahm-puh-ZISH-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmpəˈzɪʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compositional?
Compositional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: kahm · puh · ZISH · uh · nul.
Is compositional 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 /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃənəl/ (kom-puh-ZISH-uh-nul).