How to pronounce comprehended
Say it like kom-prih-HEN-did. Comprehended has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEN).
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- kom
- prih
- HEN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comprehended pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- komGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of comprehended
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-prih-HEN-did.
What does comprehended mean?
- simple past and past participle of comprehend How to pronounce comprehend
- Understood.
- Included; comprised; contained.
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Questions about saying comprehended
How do you pronounce comprehended?
Say kom-prih-HEN-did. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛndɪd/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comprehended?
Comprehended has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEN). Broken into parts: kom · prih · HEN · did.
Is comprehended 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 /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛndɪd/ (kom-prih-HEN-did).