How to pronounce compursion
Say it like kum-PUR-zhun. Compursion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
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- kum
- PUR
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compursion 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.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of compursion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kum-PUR-zhun.
What does compursion mean?
- A pursing, as of the lips.
Where does compursion come from?
From com- (prefix meaning ‘together’) + purse (“to press (one’s lips) in and together so that they protrude”, verb) + -ion (suffix denoting an action or process, or condition or state).
Words that rhyme with compursion
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Questions about saying compursion
How do you pronounce compursion?
Say kum-PUR-zhun. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpɝʒən/. In British English it is /kəmˈpɜːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compursion?
Compursion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: kum · PUR · zhun.
Is compursion 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 /kəmˈpɜːʒən/ (kum-PUR-zhun).