How to pronounce compounder
Say it like kum-POWN-der. Compounder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POWN).
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- kum
- POWN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compounder 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of compounder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kum-POWN-duh.
What does compounder mean?
- A person who compounds (mixes ingredients, and tests the result)
- One who attempts to bring persons or parties to terms of agreement, or to accomplish ends by compromises.
- One who compounds a debt, obligation, or crime.
Where does compounder come from?
From compound + -er.
Questions about saying compounder
How do you pronounce compounder?
Say kum-POWN-der. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpaʊndər/. In British English it is /kəmˈpaʊndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compounder?
Compounder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POWN). Broken into parts: kum · POWN · der.
Is compounder 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 /kəmˈpaʊndə/ (kum-POWN-duh).