How to pronounce compromised
Say it like KOM-pruh-myzd. Compromised has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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- KOM
- pruh
- myzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compromised pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- myzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of compromised
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-pruh-myzd.
What does compromised mean?
- That has been exposed to danger, risk, or discredit.
- simple past and past participle of compromise How to pronounce compromise
Where does compromised come from?
From compromise + -ed.
Questions about saying compromised
How do you pronounce compromised?
Say KOM-pruh-myzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪzd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmprəˌmaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compromised?
Compromised has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · pruh · myzd.
Is compromised pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒmprəˌmaɪzd/ (KOM-pruh-myzd).