How to Pronounce Comprise

To pronounce "comprise", say COMPR-is-e — 3 syllables, IPA /kəmˈpɹaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/kəmˈpɹaɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “comprise”

"comprise" has 3 syllables: compr-is-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does comprise mean?

verb

  1. To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).

    “The parts are comprised by the whole.”

  2. To contain or embrace.

    “Our committee comprises a president, secretary, treasurer and five other members.”

Synonyms

formmake up

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Words that rhyme with comprise

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzerepriselikewisedemiserisechastise

Related words

incorporaterepresentconstitutecontainbecomposecomprehend

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "comprise"?▾

"Comprise" has 3 syllables: compr · is · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "comprise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "comprise" is /kəmˈpɹaɪz/.

What does "comprise" mean?▾

Comprise: To be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).

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