How to pronounce kompot
Say it like KOHM-pot. Kompot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHM).
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US American/ˈkoʊmpɑt/KOHM-pot
UK British/ˈkəʊmpɒt/KOHM-pot
- KOHM
- pot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kompot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- potKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of kompot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHM-pot.
What does kompot mean?
noun
- In Central and Eastern Europe, boiled fruits (typically fresh or dried) served either as a drink or a dessert depending on the region.
- A crude Polish preparation of heroin made from poppy straw.
Questions about saying kompot
How do you pronounce kompot?
Say KOHM-pot. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊmpɑt/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊmpɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kompot?
Kompot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHM). Broken into parts: KOHM · pot.
Is kompot 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 /ˈkəʊmpɒt/ (KOHM-pot).