How to pronounce comprised
Say it like kum-PRYZD. Comprised has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRYZD).
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- kum
- PRYZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comprised 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.
- PRYZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of comprised
American and British speakers say comprised in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpraɪzd/ in the US and /kəmˈpraɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PRYZD.
What does comprised mean?
- simple past and past participle of comprise How to pronounce comprise
Words that rhyme with comprised
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of comprised.
Questions about saying comprised
How do you pronounce comprised?
Say kum-PRYZD. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpraɪzd/. In British English it is /kəmˈpraɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comprised?
Comprised has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRYZD). Broken into parts: kum · PRYZD.
Do Americans and Brits say comprised the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpraɪzd/ and the British form is /kəmˈpraɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.