How to Pronounce Composure

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

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Syllables

9

Letters

/kəmˈpəʊʒə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “composure”

"composure" has 4 syllables: comp-os-ur-e. It rhymes with exposure and closure, if that helps it stick.

What does composure mean?

noun

  1. Calmness of mind or matter, self-possession.
  2. The act of composing, or that which is composed; a composition.

Synonyms

equanimity

Words that rhyme with composure

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

exposureclosuredisclosureenclosureforeclosurecrozieroverexposureinclosuremosher

Related words

equanimitycalmcalmnessserenitytranquillityself-controlquietself-regulation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "composure"?▾

"Composure" has 4 syllables: comp · os · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "composure"?▾

The IPA transcription of "composure" is /kəmˈpəʊʒə/.

What does "composure" mean?▾

Composure: Calmness of mind or matter, self-possession.

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