How to pronounce uncompensated
Say it like un-KOM-pun-say-tid. Uncompensated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOM).
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- un
- KOM
- pun
- say
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncompensated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- punKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uncompensated
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-KOM-pun-say-tid.
What does uncompensated mean?
- Not compensated; having no compensation.
- Not paid for one's work.
Where does uncompensated come from?
From un- + compensated.
Questions about saying uncompensated
How do you pronounce uncompensated?
Say un-KOM-pun-say-tid. The American pronunciation is /ənˈkɑmpənˌseɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈkɒmpənˌseɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncompensated?
Uncompensated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOM). Broken into parts: un · KOM · pun · say · tid.
Is uncompensated 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 /ənˈkɒmpənˌseɪtɪd/ (un-KOM-pun-say-tid).