How to Pronounce Compassionate

To pronounce "compassionate", say COMP-ass-ion-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /kəmˈpæʃənət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/kəmˈpæʃənət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “compassionate”

"compassionate" has 5 syllables: comp-ass-ion-at-e. It rhymes with passionate and dispassionate, if that helps it stick.

What does compassionate mean?

verb

  1. To feel compassion (for someone or with regard to something); to regard (someone or something) with compassion.

adjective

  1. Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).

    “The Compassionate, the All-Compassionate”

  2. Given to someone as an exception because of a family emergency or a death in their family.

    “compassionate leave; a compassionate visa”

Synonyms

feel sorry forpityempatheticruthfulsympatheticpitiable

Words that rhyme with compassionate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

passionatedispassionate

Related words

humanetenderheartedcaringmercifulsorrypitypitying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "compassionate"?▾

"Compassionate" has 5 syllables: comp · ass · ion · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "compassionate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "compassionate" is /kəmˈpæʃənət/.

What does "compassionate" mean?▾

Compassionate: To feel compassion (for someone or with regard to something); to regard (someone or something) with compassion.

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