How to pronounce compound
compound
/ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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There is a second pronunciation: /kəmˈpaʊnd/.
Compound, sound by sound
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /ɑː/as in father | A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back. |
| /m/as in man | Lips closed, air through the nose. |
| /p/as in pen | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /aʊ/as in now | Glide from “ah” to “oo”. One syllable. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /d/as in day | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word. |
In a sentence
Water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen.
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce compound?
Compound is pronounced /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /kəmˈpaʊnd/, is also used.
How many syllables are in compound?
Compound has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in compound?
The first syllable: /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/.