How to pronounce compressors
Say it like kum-PRES-erz. Compressors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- kum
- PRES
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compressors 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of compressors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kum-PRES-uz.
What does compressors mean?
- plural of compressor How to pronounce compressor
Questions about saying compressors
How do you pronounce compressors?
Say kum-PRES-erz. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈprɛsɚz/. In British English it is /kəmˈprɛsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compressors?
Compressors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: kum · PRES · erz.
Is compressors 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 /kəmˈprɛsəz/ (kum-PRES-uz).