How to Pronounce Comparison

To pronounce "comparison", say comp-AR-is-on — 4 syllables, IPA /kəmˈpɛɹəsən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/kəmˈpɛɹəsən/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kəmpˈæɹɪsən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “comparison”

Break "comparison" into 4 beats and lean on "AR" — that's the stressed one.

What does comparison mean?

noun

  1. The act of comparing or the state or process of being compared.
  2. An evaluation of the similarities and differences of one or more things relative to some other or each other.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "comparison"?▾

To pronounce "comparison", say comp-AR-is-on — 4 syllables, IPA /kəmˈpɛɹəsən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "comparison"?▾

"Comparison" has 4 syllables: comp · ar · is · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "comparison"?▾

The IPA transcription of "comparison" is /kəmˈpɛɹəsən/.

What does "comparison" mean?▾

Comparison: The act of comparing or the state or process of being compared.

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