How to pronounce comprisal
Say it like kum-PRY-zul. Comprisal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRY).
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- kum
- PRY
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comprisal 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.
- PRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of comprisal
American and British speakers say comprisal in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpraɪzəl/ in the US and /kəmˈpraɪzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PRY-zul.
What does comprisal mean?
- The composition, the makeup, that which comprises something.
Where does comprisal come from?
From comprise + -al.
Words that rhyme with comprisal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of comprisal.
Questions about saying comprisal
How do you pronounce comprisal?
Say kum-PRY-zul. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpraɪzəl/. In British English it is /kəmˈpraɪzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comprisal?
Comprisal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRY). Broken into parts: kum · PRY · zul.
Do Americans and Brits say comprisal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpraɪzəl/ and the British form is /kəmˈpraɪzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.