To pronounce "compile-time", say COMP-il-et-im-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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COMP-il-et-im-e
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"compile-time" has 5 syllables: comp-il-et-im-e.
"Compile-time" has 5 syllables: comp · il · et · im · e.
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