How to pronounce compounded
Say it like kum-POWN-dud. Compounded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POWN).
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- kum
- POWN
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compounded 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.
- POWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of compounded
American and British speakers say compounded in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpaʊndəd/ in the US and /kəmˈpaʊndəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-POWN-dud.
What does compounded mean?
- Compound; composite; resulting from the interaction and combination of multiple parts.
- simple past and past participle of compound How to pronounce compound
Words that rhyme with compounded
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Questions about saying compounded
How do you pronounce compounded?
Say kum-POWN-dud. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpaʊndəd/. In British English it is /kəmˈpaʊndəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compounded?
Compounded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POWN). Broken into parts: kum · POWN · dud.
Do Americans and Brits say compounded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpaʊndəd/ and the British form is /kəmˈpaʊndəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.