How to pronounce comprehensible
Say it like kom-pree-HEN-suh-bul. Comprehensible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEN).
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- kom
- pree
- HEN
- suh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comprehensible 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.
- HENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of comprehensible
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-pree-HEN-suh-bul.
What does comprehensible mean?
- Able to be comprehended.
Where does comprehensible come from?
Borrowed from Latin comprehēnsibilis.
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Questions about saying comprehensible
How do you pronounce comprehensible?
Say kom-pree-HEN-suh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmpriˈhɛnsəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmpriˈhɛnsəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comprehensible?
Comprehensible has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEN). Broken into parts: kom · pree · HEN · suh · bul.
Is comprehensible 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 /ˌkɒmpriˈhɛnsəbəl/ (kom-pree-HEN-suh-bul).