To pronounce "compute", say COMP-ut-e — 3 syllables, IPA /kəmˈpjuːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/kəmˈpjuːt/
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"compute" has 3 syllables: comp-ut-e. It rhymes with astute and dispute, if that helps it stick.
noun
verb
“Can anyone here compute the square root of 10201?”
“Does that compute, or do I need to explain further?”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Compute" has 3 syllables: comp · ut · e.
The IPA transcription of "compute" is /kəmˈpjuːt/.
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