To pronounce "comprehensive", say COMPR-eh-ens-iv-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌkɑmpɹiˈhɛnsɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌkɑmpɹiˈhɛnsɪv/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/kˌɒmpɹɪhˈɛnsɪv/
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"comprehensive" has 5 syllables: compr-eh-ens-iv-e. It rhymes with apprehensive and pensive, if that helps it stick.
noun
adjective
“When there are diametrically opposing views on a big issue that concerns millions of people, doing comprehensive research just makes sense.”
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"Comprehensive" has 5 syllables: compr · eh · ens · iv · e.
The IPA transcription of "comprehensive" is /ˌkɑmpɹiˈhɛnsɪv/.
Comprehensive: A comprehensive school.
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