compilation
KOM-pa-LAY-shan
kompalayshan
/ˌkɑmpəˈleɪʃən/ · 4 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “compilation” is spelled “kompalayshan”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | k | o | m | p | a | l | ay | sh | a | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /k/ | /ɑ/ | /m/ | /p/ | /ə/ | /l/ | /eɪ/ | /ʃ/ | /ə/ | /n/ |
English writes “compilation” with
11 letters for 10 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“kompalayshan” — 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 “compilation”
onewonlistendonesomeonewomansonhavenrunopen
“compilation” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “compilation”?
“compilation” is pronounced KOM-pa-LAY-shan — IPA /ˌkɑmpəˈleɪʃən/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “kompalayshan”.
How many syllables are in “compilation”?
“compilation” has 4 syllables: KOM-pa-LAY-shan (the capitalized syllable is stressed).