How to pronounce compostela
Say it like kawm-paw-STEL-uh. Compostela has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEL).
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- kawm
- paw
- STEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compostela pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kawmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- pawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- STELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does compostela mean?
- A certificate of accomplishment given to pilgrims on completing an official route on the pilgramage to Camino de Santiago.
Where does compostela come from?
From Spanish Compostela, from Galician Compostela, from Latin compositella (“the little well-organized one”), from composita (“put together, arranged”) + -ella (“-elle: forming diminutives”), from compōnere (“to put together”), from con- (“
Words that rhyme with compostela
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Questions about saying compostela
How do you pronounce compostela?
Say kawm-paw-STEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɔmpɔˈstɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compostela?
Compostela has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STEL). Broken into parts: kawm · paw · STEL · uh.