How to pronounce compositions
Say it like kom-puh-ZISH-unz. Compositions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- kom
- puh
- ZISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compositions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- komGive 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of compositions
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-puh-ZISH-unz.
What does compositions mean?
- plural of composition How to pronounce composition
Questions about saying compositions
How do you pronounce compositions?
Say kom-puh-ZISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmpəˈzɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compositions?
Compositions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: kom · puh · ZISH · unz.
Is compositions 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 /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃənz/ (kom-puh-ZISH-unz).