How to pronounce compromiser
Say it like KOM-pruh-my-zer. Compromiser has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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- KOM
- pruh
- my
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compromiser 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.
- myGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of compromiser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-pruh-my-zuh.
What does compromiser mean?
- One who compromises; especially, one who compromises readily
Where does compromiser come from?
From compromise + -er.
Questions about saying compromiser
How do you pronounce compromiser?
Say KOM-pruh-my-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmprəˌmaɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compromiser?
Compromiser has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · pruh · my · zer.
Is compromiser pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɒmprəˌmaɪzə/ (KOM-pruh-my-zuh).