To pronounce "compunctuous", say COMP-unct-uous — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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COMP-unct-uous
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"compunctuous" has 3 syllables: comp-unct-uous.
"Compunctuous" has 3 syllables: comp · unct · uous.
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