How to Pronounce Compunction

To pronounce "compunction", say COMP-unct-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

compunction

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying compunction, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

3

Syllables

11

Letters

/kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “compunction”

"compunction" has 3 syllables: comp-unct-ion. It rhymes with function and conjunction, if that helps it stick.

What does compunction mean?

noun

  1. A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.

Synonyms

qualmregretremorse

Hear “compunction” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with compunction

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

functionconjunctionunctioninjunctionmalfunctiondysfunction

Related words

remorseself-reproachguiltscruplehesitationcomplexrepentancepenitence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "compunction"?▾

"Compunction" has 3 syllables: comp · unct · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "compunction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "compunction" is /kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən/.

What does "compunction" mean?▾

Compunction: A pricking of conscience or a feeling of regret, especially one which is slight or fleeting.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “compunction” in the full dictionary →