How to pronounce subcompact
Say it like sub-KAHM-pakt. Subcompact has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/səbˈkɑmpækt/sub-KAHM-pakt
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- sub
- KAHM
- pakt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subcompact pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- paktKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does subcompact mean?
noun
- Something that is smaller than the compact version, especially a very small car.
- Smaller than the compact version.
Where does subcompact come from?
From sub- + compact.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- subcompact car
Questions about saying subcompact
How do you pronounce subcompact?
Say sub-KAHM-pakt. The American pronunciation is /səbˈkɑmpækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subcompact?
Subcompact has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHM). Broken into parts: sub · KAHM · pakt.