How to Pronounce Comprehension

To pronounce "comprehension", say COMPR-eh-ens-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “comprehension”

"comprehension" has 4 syllables: compr-eh-ens-ion. It rhymes with apprehension and contention, if that helps it stick.

What does comprehension mean?

noun

  1. Thorough understanding
  2. The totality of intensions, that is, attributes, characters, marks, properties, or qualities, that the object possesses, or else the totality of intensions that are pertinent to the context of a given discussion.

Synonyms

understanding

Words that rhyme with comprehension

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

apprehensioncontentioncondescensionconventionretentiondissensionpretensiontensiondimensioninventionmisapprehensionextension

Related words

inclusioncomprisingunderstoodunderstandabilityunderstandunderstandingintelligibilityknowledge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "comprehension"?▾

"Comprehension" has 4 syllables: compr · eh · ens · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "comprehension"?▾

The IPA transcription of "comprehension" is /kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/.

What does "comprehension" mean?▾

Comprehension: Thorough understanding

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