English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Comprehension Pronunciation
Comprehension is pronounced kahm-pree-HEN-shuhn, IPA /ˌkɑmpriˈhɛnʃən/.
kahm-pree-HEN-shuhn
US /ˌkɑmpriˈhɛnʃən/ · UK /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnʃən/
Syllables: kahm · pree · HEN · shuhn (4 syllables, stress on syllable 3)
noun: The ability to understand something, especially something read or heard.
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Comprehension in a Sentence
- The exam has a reading comprehension section.
- His behaviour was beyond my comprehension.
- Listening comprehension improves faster than speaking.
Common Mispronunciations of Comprehension
Not KAHM-pree-hen-shuhn
Strike HEN, the third of four beats. The opening two are both weak even though they look substantial on the page.
Not kahm-pree-HEN-see-uhn
Treat sion as one closing beat and resist the urge to add another after the n.
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