How to pronounce composter
Say it like kom-POH-ster. Composter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- kom
- POH
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Composter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- komKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of composter
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-po-stuh.
What does composter mean?
- A person or business that composts waste
- A container for producing compost.
Where does composter come from?
From compost + -er.
Words that rhyme with composter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of composter.
Questions about saying composter
How do you pronounce composter?
Say kom-POH-ster. The American pronunciation is /kɑmˈpoʊstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmpɒstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in composter?
Composter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: kom · POH · ster.
Is composter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈkɒmpɒstə/ (KOM-po-stuh).