How to pronounce comprise
Say it like kum-PRYZE. Comprise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRYZE).
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- kum
- PRYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comprise 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.
- PRYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of comprise
American and British speakers say comprise in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpraɪz/ in the US and /kəmˈpraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PRYZE.
What does comprise mean?
- be composed of“The land he conquered comprised several provinces”“What does this dish consist of?”
- include or contain; have as a component“A totally new idea is comprised in this paper”“The record contains many old songs from the 1930's”
- form or compose“This money is my only income”“The stone wall was the backdrop for the performance”
Where does comprise come from?
From Middle English comprisen, from Old French compris, past participle of comprendre, from Latin comprehendere, contr.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with comprise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of comprise.
Questions about saying comprise
How do you pronounce comprise?
Say kum-PRYZE. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpraɪz/. In British English it is /kəmˈpraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comprise?
Comprise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRYZE). Broken into parts: kum · PRYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say comprise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpraɪz/ and the British form is /kəmˈpraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.