How to pronounce compote
Say it like KOM-poht. Compote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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- KOM
- poht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compote 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.
- pohtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of compote
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOM-poht.
What does compote mean?
- A dessert made of fruit cooked in sugary syrup.
- A dish used for serving fruit.
Where does compote come from?
Borrowed from French compote.
Questions about saying compote
How do you pronounce compote?
Say KOM-poht. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmpoʊt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmpəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compote?
Compote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · poht.
Is compote 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 /ˈkɒmpəʊt/ (KOM-poht).