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How to pronounce "compassionate"

compassionate

Noun
American
/kəmˈpæʃənɪt/

Syllable Breakdown

com pas sion ate

How natives say compassionate

British
/kəmˈpæʃənət/

Syllable Breakdown

com pas sion ate

How natives say compassionate

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a weak 'kəm' sound, like 'come' but softer.

  • Emphasize 'pæsh', with stress on this syllable. Use a short 'a' like in 'cat'.

  • Finish with 'ənɪt', where 'ə' is like 'uh' sound, end softly.

Common Mistakes

  • com-pass-ion-ate

  • comp-ass-io-nate

  • com-passsh-un-ate

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a weak 'kəm' like in 'cup'.

  • Emphasize 'pæsh', stress this syllable with a short 'a'.

  • Finish with 'ənət', keeping it soft and flat.

common mistakes

  • com-pass-ion-ate

  • comp-ass-io-nate

  • com-passsh-un-ate

FAQ

How do I stress the word?

Stress the second syllable: 'pæsh'.

Why does the 'a' sound like 'æ'?

It's like the 'a' in 'cat'.

Is it pronounced differently in British and American English?

It's mostly the same, focusing on vowel lengths and end sounds.

Definition

compassionate

Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.

Word Family

compassion

/kəmˈpæʃən/

noun

Sympathy for others' suffering.

Example: He showed compassion to the poor.

compassionately

/kəmˈpæʃənətli/

adverb

In a way that shows compassion.

Example: She acted compassionately.

compassionless

/kəmˈpæʃənləs/

adjective

Lacking compassion.

Example: He was compassionless in his actions.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Compassion

- Lacks 'ate' and ends with 'ən'.

Compassionately

- Adds 'ətli' to the end.

Compassionless

- Ends with 'ləs', not 'ət'.

Pro Tips

Focus on Stress

Make sure to stress the 'pæsh' part of the word clearly.

Practice Vowel Sounds

Use the short 'a' as in 'cat' to pronounce 'pæsh'.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Compassionate

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/ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

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/ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

citizen

/ˈsɪtɪzən/

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/ˈsɪti/

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/ˈsɪvɪk/

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