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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/kəmˈpoʊnənt/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/kəmpˈəʊnənt/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
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noun
adjective
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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.
"Component" has 3 syllables: comp · on · ent.
The IPA transcription of "component" is /kəmˈpoʊnənt/.
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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