How to Pronounce Compared

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

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Syllables

Letters

/kəmˈpɛəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “compared”

"compared" has 3 syllables: comp-ar-ed. It rhymes with declared and impaired, if that helps it stick.

What does compared mean?

verb

To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.
“Compare the tiger's coloration with that of the zebra.”
To declare two things to be similar in some respect ["to compare X to Y"].
“Astronomers have compared comets to dirty snowballs.”

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Words that rhyme with compared

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

declared impaired glared stared scared prepared shared cared ensnared flared despaired squared

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "compared"?▾

"Compared" has 3 syllables: comp · ar · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "compared"?▾

The IPA transcription of "compared" is /kəmˈpɛəd/.

What does "compared" mean?▾

Compared: To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things ["to compare X with Y"]. Having made the comparison of X with Y, one might have found it similar to Y or different from Y.

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