How to pronounce composure
Say it like kum-POH-zher. Composure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- kum
- POH
- zher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Composure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of composure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kum-POH-zhuh.
What does composure mean?
- Calmness of mind or temperament.
Where does composure come from?
From compose + -ure.
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Questions about saying composure
How do you pronounce composure?
Say kum-POH-zher. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpoʊʒɚ/. In British English it is /kəmˈpəʊʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in composure?
Composure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: kum · POH · zher.
Is composure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəmˈpəʊʒə/ (kum-POH-zhuh).