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How to pronounce companion

companion
/kəmˈpænjən/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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Companion, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/j/as in yesTongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

In a sentence

White wine is the usual companion of fish.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce companion?

Companion is pronounced /kəmˈpænjən/ in American English.

How many syllables are in companion?

Companion has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in companion?

The second syllable: /kəmˈpænjən/.

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