How to Pronounce Compassion

To pronounce "compassion", say COMP-ass-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “compassion”

"compassion" has 3 syllables: comp-ass-ion. It rhymes with passion and ashen, if that helps it stick.

What does compassion mean?

noun

  1. Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.

verb

  1. To pity.

Synonyms

empathymercypityruthsorrowtenderheartednessheartkindness

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Words that rhyme with compassion

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passionashenfashionrationimpassionsationascian

Related words

compassionatenesspitycompassionatecaringsympathykindnessempathywarm-heartedness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "compassion"?▾

"Compassion" has 3 syllables: comp · ass · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "compassion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "compassion" is /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/.

What does "compassion" mean?▾

Compassion: Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.

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