How to Pronounce Compound

To pronounce "compound", say COMP-ound — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “compound”

"compound" has 2 syllables: comp-ound. It rhymes with profound and expound, if that helps it stick.

What does compound mean?

noun

  1. An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined
  2. A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices

Synonyms

gaoljailpenpoundprison

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Words that rhyme with compound

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profoundexpoundresoundrenownedsoundconfoundgroundreboundstoundroundpoundbackground

Related words

colonialdecompoundpartedheightencombineintensifyincisedcomplex

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "compound"?▾

"Compound" has 2 syllables: comp · ound.

What is the IPA transcription of "compound"?▾

The IPA transcription of "compound" is /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/.

What does "compound" mean?▾

Compound: An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

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