How to pronounce comprises
Say it like kum-PRY-zuz. Comprises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRY).
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- kum
- PRY
- zuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comprises 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.
- zuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of comprises
American and British speakers say comprises in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpraɪzəz/ in the US and /kəmˈpraɪzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PRY-ziz.
What does comprises mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of comprise How to pronounce comprise
Questions about saying comprises
How do you pronounce comprises?
Say kum-PRY-zuz. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpraɪzəz/. In British English it is /kəmˈpraɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comprises?
Comprises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRY). Broken into parts: kum · PRY · zuz.
Do Americans and Brits say comprises the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpraɪzəz/ and the British form is /kəmˈpraɪzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.