How to pronounce recomp
Say it like REE-komp. Recomp has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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US American/ˈrikɑmp/REE-komp
UK British/ˈriːkɒmp/REE-komp
- REE
- komp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recomp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kompKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of recomp
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: REE-komp.
What does recomp mean?
verb
- to recompose (that is, to gain muscle while simultaneously losing adipose tissue)
- A phase of gaining muscle while simultaneously losing adipose tissue.
Where does recomp come from?
Clipping of recompose.
Questions about saying recomp
How do you pronounce recomp?
Say REE-komp. The American pronunciation is /ˈrikɑmp/. In British English it is /ˈriːkɒmp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recomp?
Recomp has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · komp.
Is recomp 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 /ˈriːkɒmp/ (REE-komp).