How to pronounce composting
Say it like KOM-poh-sting. Composting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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- KOM
- poh
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Composting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- stingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of composting
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-po-sting.
What does composting mean?
- present participle and gerund of compost How to pronounce compost
- Composted material; compost.
Questions about saying composting
How do you pronounce composting?
Say KOM-poh-sting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmpoʊstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmpɒstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in composting?
Composting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · poh · sting.
Is composting 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 /ˈkɒmpɒstɪŋ/ (KOM-po-sting).