How to pronounce subcompacts
Say it like sub-KAHM-pakts. Subcompacts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHM).
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- sub
- KAHM
- pakts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subcompacts 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.
- paktsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of subcompacts
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sub-KOM-pakts.
What does subcompacts mean?
- plural of subcompact How to pronounce subcompact
Questions about saying subcompacts
How do you pronounce subcompacts?
Say sub-KAHM-pakts. The American pronunciation is /səbˈkɑmpækts/. In British English it is /səbˈkɒmpækts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subcompacts?
Subcompacts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHM). Broken into parts: sub · KAHM · pakts.
Is subcompacts 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 /səbˈkɒmpækts/ (sub-KOM-pakts).