How to pronounce comprehending
Say it like kom-prih-HEN-ding. Comprehending has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEN).
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- kom
- prih
- HEN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comprehending 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of comprehending
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-prih-HEN-ding.
What does comprehending mean?
Words that rhyme with comprehending
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Questions about saying comprehending
How do you pronounce comprehending?
Say kom-prih-HEN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmprɪˈhɛndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comprehending?
Comprehending has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEN). Broken into parts: kom · prih · HEN · ding.
Is comprehending 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 /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛndɪŋ/ (kom-prih-HEN-ding).