How to pronounce compressive
Say it like kum-PRES-iv. Compressive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- kum
- PRES
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compressive 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.
- PRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of compressive
American and British speakers say compressive in essentially the same way: /kəmˈprɛsɪv/ in the US and /kəmˈprɛsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PRES-iv.
What does compressive mean?
- That compresses
Where does compressive come from?
From compress + -ive.
Words that rhyme with compressive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of compressive.
Questions about saying compressive
How do you pronounce compressive?
Say kum-PRES-iv. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈprɛsɪv/. In British English it is /kəmˈprɛsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compressive?
Compressive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: kum · PRES · iv.
Do Americans and Brits say compressive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈprɛsɪv/ and the British form is /kəmˈprɛsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.