How to Pronounce Comprising

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/kəmˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “comprising”

"comprising" has 3 syllables: compr-is-ing. It rhymes with patronizing and scrutinizing, if that helps it stick.

What does comprising 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

Words that rhyme with comprising

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

patronizingscrutinizingself-aggrandizingenterprisingtantalizingmesmerizingrisingdemoralizingappetizingdevisinguprisinggalvanizing

Related words

comprehensionaggregatingassemblingassociatingbearingcallingcharacterizingcombining

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "comprising"?▾

"Comprising" has 3 syllables: compr · is · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "comprising"?▾

The IPA transcription of "comprising" is /kəmˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/.

What does "comprising" mean?▾

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

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