English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Compassionate Pronunciation
Compassionate is pronounced kuhm-PA-shuh-nuht, IPA /kəmˈpæʃənət/.
kuhm-PA-shuh-nuht
US /kəmˈpæʃənət/ · UK /kəmˈpæʃənət/
Syllables: kuhm · PA · shuh · nuht (4 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Showing sympathy and a wish to help people who are suffering.
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Compassionate in a Sentence
- She was granted compassionate leave after the funeral.
- The ward staff were patient and compassionate throughout.
- A compassionate reading of the letter explains a lot.
Common Mispronunciations of Compassionate
Not kuhm-pa-shuh-NAYT
The adjective ends in a weak nuht. A full ayt at the end belongs to verbs like activate and separate, not to this word.
Not KAHM-pa-shuh-nuht
Give PA the punch and let the opening kuhm stay short and unstressed.
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