How to Pronounce Compacted

To pronounce "compacted", say COMP-act-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /kəmˈpæktəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/kəmˈpæktəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “compacted”

"compacted" has 3 syllables: comp-act-ed. It rhymes with protracted and abstracted, if that helps it stick.

What does compacted mean?

verb

To make more dense; to compress.
To unite or connect firmly, as in a system.

adjective

Closely or densely packed together.

Synonyms

compress condense

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Words that rhyme with compacted

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protracted abstracted impacted extracted enacted retracted distracted fracted attracted redacted acted counteracted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "compacted"?▾

"Compacted" has 3 syllables: comp · act · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "compacted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "compacted" is /kəmˈpæktəd/.

What does "compacted" mean?▾

Compacted: To make more dense; to compress.

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