How to pronounce "compatible"

compatible

Adjective
American
/kəmˈpætəbl̩/

Syllable Breakdown

com pat i ble

How natives say compatible

British
/kəmˈpætəbl̩/

Syllable Breakdown

com pat i ble

How natives say compatible

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Say 'kuhm' with a short 'uh' sound.

  • Add 'pat' like the English word 'pat'.

  • Finish with 'uh-bull' where the 'tle' is reduced to 'bull'.

Common Mistakes

  • com-pah-tee-ble (adding extra syllables)

  • comp-uh-tuh-bull (incorrect stress)

  • com-pat-i-bleh (extra vowel sound at end)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • com-pah-tee-ble (adding extra syllables)

  • comp-uh-tuh-bull (incorrect stress)

  • com-pat-i-bleh (extra vowel sound at end)

FAQ

How is the stress placed?

The stress is on the second syllable 'pat'.

Why does the last syllable sound reduced?

In fast speech, 'ble' often sounds like 'bull'.

Is there a glide sound?

No, it directly moves from 'uh' to 'ble'.

Definition

compatible

Able to exist or work together without conflict.

Word Family

compatibility

/ˌkɒmpətəˈbɪləti/

noun

The state of being able to exist together

Example: Check software compatibility first.

incompatible

/ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl̩/

adjective

Not able to exist or work together

Example: These devices are incompatible.

companion

/kəmˈpænjən/

noun

A person or thing that is with someone

Example: He is her close companion.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Stress and 'i-ty' ending in 'compatibility'.

Different prefix 'in-' for 'incompatible'.

'-pan-' has a different vowel sound than '-pat-'.

Pro Tips

Focus on Stress

Remember to stress the second syllable, 'pat'.

Silent 't'

The 't' in the last syllable is softened, almost silent.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Compatible

ability

/əˈbɪləti/

accessory

/əkˈsɛsəri/

adapt

/əˈdæpt/

adjust

/əˈdʒʌst/

advance

/ədˈvæns/

also

/ˈɔl.soʊ/

alter

/ˈɔltər/

apparatus

/ˌæp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/

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