To pronounce "compunctive", say COMP-unct-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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COMP-unct-iv-e
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"compunctive" has 4 syllables: comp-unct-iv-e.
"Compunctive" has 4 syllables: comp · unct · iv · e.
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