compass
KUHM-pas
kuhmpas
/ˈkʌmpəs/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “compass” is spelled “kuhmpas”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | k | uh | m | p | a | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /k/ | /ʌ/ | /m/ | /p/ | /ə/ | /s/ |
English writes “compass” with
7 letters for 6 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“kuhmpas” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “compass”
usbusinessjesuspromiseseriouschristmasservicedangerousbusnervous
“compass” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “compass”?
“compass” is pronounced KUHM-pas — IPA /ˈkʌmpəs/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “kuhmpas”.
How many syllables are in “compass”?
“compass” has 2 syllables: KUHM-pas (the capitalized syllable is stressed).