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. It rhymes with jerrican and ceresin, if that helps it stick.

What does comparison mean?

noun

  1. The act of comparing or the state or process of being compared.

    “to bring a thing into comparison with another;  there is no comparison between them”

  2. An evaluation of the similarities and differences of one or more things relative to some other or each-other.

    “He made a careful comparison of the available products before buying anything.”

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Words that rhyme with comparison

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jerricanceresinsericincerasinkerasincerosinarisonharrison

Related words

comparecomparabilityequivalencecomparingcomparercomparativeintercomparisoncomparable

Frequently asked questions

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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