How to pronounce comprehends
Say it like kom-pree-HENDZ. Comprehends has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HENDZ).
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- kom
- pree
- HENDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comprehends 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.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- HENDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of comprehends
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-pree-HENDZ.
What does comprehends mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of comprehend How to pronounce comprehend
Words that rhyme with comprehends
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Questions about saying comprehends
How do you pronounce comprehends?
Say kom-pree-HENDZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmpriˈhɛndz/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmpriˈhɛndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comprehends?
Comprehends has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HENDZ). Broken into parts: kom · pree · HENDZ.
Is comprehends 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 /ˌkɒmpriˈhɛndz/ (kom-pree-HENDZ).