How to pronounce compromises
Say it like KOM-pruh-my-ziz. Compromises has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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- KOM
- pruh
- my
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compromises 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.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of compromises
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-pruh-my-ziz.
What does compromises mean?
- plural of compromise How to pronounce compromise
- third-person singular simple present indicative of compromise How to pronounce compromise
Questions about saying compromises
How do you pronounce compromises?
Say KOM-pruh-my-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmprəˌmaɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compromises?
Compromises has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · pruh · my · ziz.
Is compromises 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 /ˈkɒmprəˌmaɪzɪz/ (KOM-pruh-my-ziz).