How to Pronounce Component

To pronounce "component", say comp-ON-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /kəmˈpoʊnənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kəmˈpoʊnənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kəmpˈəʊnənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “component”

Break "component" into 3 beats and lean on "ON" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with proponent and exponent, if that helps it stick.

What does component mean?

noun

  1. A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

    “A CPU is a component of a computer.”

adjective

  1. Making up a larger whole; as a component word.
  2. Made up of smaller complete units in combination; as a component stereo.

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Words that rhyme with component

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

proponentexponentopponentponentconant

Related words

constituentpartfractionalportionfactoringredientelementpiece

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "component"?▾

"Component" has 3 syllables: comp · on · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "component"?▾

The IPA transcription of "component" is /kəmˈpoʊnənt/.

What does "component" mean?▾

Component: A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

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