How to pronounce compressor
Say it like kum-PRES-er. Compressor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- kum
- PRES
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compressor 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of compressor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kum-PRES-uh.
What does compressor mean?
- A device that produces pressure, such as a gas compressor that produces pressurized gas.
- An instrument for compressing an artery (especially the femoral artery) or other part.
- An apparatus for confining or flattening between glass plates an object to be examined with the microscope; a compressorium.
Where does compressor come from?
From compress + -or, or from New Latin compressor.
Words that rhyme with compressor
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Questions about saying compressor
How do you pronounce compressor?
Say kum-PRES-er. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈprɛsɚ/. In British English it is /kəmˈprɛsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compressor?
Compressor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: kum · PRES · er.
Is compressor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəmˈprɛsə/ (kum-PRES-uh).