To pronounce "composting", say COMP-ost-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
composting
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"composting" has 3 syllables: comp-ost-ing. It rhymes with roasting and hosting, if that helps it stick.
verb
“If you compost your grass clippings, you can improve your soil.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Composting" has 3 syllables: comp · ost · ing.
Composting: To produce compost, let organic matter decay into fertilizer.
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