How to pronounce compulsary
Say it like kum-PUHL-suh-ree. Compulsary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHL).
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- kum
- PUHL
- suh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compulsary 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.
- PUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of compulsary
American and British speakers say compulsary in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpʌlsəri/ in the US and /kəmˈpʌlsəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PUHL-suh-ree.
What does compulsary mean?
- Alternative form of compulsory
- Alternative form of compulsory
Words that rhyme with compulsary
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Words that sound like compulsary
Questions about saying compulsary
How do you pronounce compulsary?
Say kum-PUHL-suh-ree. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpʌlsəri/. In British English it is /kəmˈpʌlsəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compulsary?
Compulsary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHL). Broken into parts: kum · PUHL · suh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say compulsary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpʌlsəri/ and the British form is /kəmˈpʌlsəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as compulsary?
Compulsary sounds the same as compulsory in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.