How to Pronounce Compositor

To pronounce "compositor", say COMP-os-it-or — 4 syllables, IPA /kəmˈpɒzɪtə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/kəmˈpɒzɪtə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “compositor”

"compositor" has 4 syllables: comp-os-it-or.

What does compositor mean?

noun

  1. A person who sets type; a typesetter.
  2. One who, or that which, composes or sets in order.

    “I work as an image compositor.”

Related words

typographertypesettercasemantyposettertypographisttyperphototypesetter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "compositor"?▾

"Compositor" has 4 syllables: comp · os · it · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "compositor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "compositor" is /kəmˈpɒzɪtə(ɹ)/.

What does "compositor" mean?▾

Compositor: A person who sets type; a typesetter.

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