How to Pronounce Composite

To pronounce "composite", say COMP-os-it-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒmpəzɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkɒmpəzɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “composite”

"composite" has 4 syllables: comp-os-it-e. It rhymes with posit and closet, if that helps it stick.

What does composite mean?

noun

  1. A mixture of different components.
  2. A structural material that gains its strength from a combination of complementary materials.

verb

  1. To make a composite.

    “I composited an image using computer software.”

adjective

  1. Made up of multiple components; compound or complex.
  2. Being a mixture of Ionic and Corinthian styles.

Words that rhyme with composite

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

positclosetdeposit

Related words

compleximpurecorinthiancompositionalsynthesiscombinedcombinationmerge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "composite"?▾

"Composite" has 4 syllables: comp · os · it · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "composite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "composite" is /ˈkɒmpəzɪt/.

What does "composite" mean?▾

Composite: A mixture of different components.

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