How to pronounce "compassed" in English
ˈkʌmpəst
KUHM·pəst
Primary stress: KUHM
Hear native speakers say compassed in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “compassed”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KUHM
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
pəst
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("KUHM"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Do not add an extra syllable ("-ed") to this verb.
How Native Speakers Say It: Blend the ending directly into a single sharp /t/ stop without an intervening vowel sound.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "compassed" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "compassed is" sounds like "compassed-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "compassed" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“So "dogs have compassed me--" that means "encircled me--" "the assembly of the wicked have enclosed me.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“and lock that up compassed at CEO we have two research reports that we published on the block and we have an application that will allow your startup”— StanfordWatch clip
“So we created 250, 000 blocks made out of mud, adding 8% cement, and they're called compassed,”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“which then blew up into a pretty big fight between her and Donald Trump and compassed other issues.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“then these electrons from the actual complex to where the suction a dehydrogenase gets compassed on to specifically coenzyme q here also coming”— Ninja NerdWatch clip
“Here's an example from the King James version, from 22: 16, "dogs have compassed me.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
Practice Speaking “compassed”
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So "dogs have compassed me--" that means "encircled me--" "the assembly of the wicked have enclosed me.
Hear it in context: “compassed”
7 clipsThe English word “compassed” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈkʌmpəst (phonetic respelling: KUHM-pəst). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (KUHM · pəst), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (KUHM). Grammatically, “compassed” functions as a verb, adjective. SayItVid indexes 7 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “compassed” in natural connected speech across American (US: 7 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from MIT OpenCourseWare, Stanford, Ninja Nerd.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #1 · @55:55
“"anumwak," in the first line. So "dogs have compassed me--" that means "encircled me--" "the assembly of the wicked have enclosed me. "the assembly of the wicked have enclosed me.”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #2 · @23:29
“can read more on all of these topics on our website there's a compass that CEO and lock that up compassed at CEO we have two research reports that we published on the block and we have an application that will allow your startup published on the block and we have an application that will allow your startup”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @10:56
“That house is made with mud blocks. So we created 250, 000 blocks made out of mud, adding 8% cement, and they're called compassed, adding 8% cement, and they're called compassed,”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @23:49
“was making when she was criticizing these cuts to the health care subsidies, which then blew up into a pretty big fight between her and Donald Trump and compassed other issues. It has led to her pretty much breaking with Donald compassed other issues. It has led to her pretty much breaking with Donald”
- 🇺🇸 USNinja NerdClip #5 · @25:48
“this electrons were getting passed over it was pumping a proton out then these electrons from the actual complex to where the suction a dehydrogenase gets compassed on to specifically coenzyme q here also coming dehydrogenase gets compassed on to specifically coenzyme q here also coming”
Definition & Meaning: “compassed”
- simple past and past participle of compass
- rounded; arched
Example Sentences (3)
- “She came […] into the compassed window.”
- “So "dogs have compassed me--" that means "encircled me--" "the assembly of the wicked have enclosed me.”
- “and lock that up compassed at CEO we have two research reports that we published on the block and we have an application that will allow your startup”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “compassed”
- Pronunciation:
- KUHM-pəst
- Syllables:
- KUHM · pəst
- Written Hyphenation:
- com · pas · sed
- Primary stress:
- KUHM
- IPA:
- ˈkʌmpəst
- Hear it in context
- compassed
Synonyms: “compassed”
Hear words related in meaning to “compassed” in real video clips:
Words that Rhyme with “compassed”
-ʌmpəstWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"compassed" (⁄ˈkʌmpəst⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "compassed" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about compassed
How do you pronounce “compassed”?
“compassed” is pronounced ⁄ˈkʌmpəst⁄ (KUHM-pəst). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “compassed”?
“compassed” has 2 syllables: KUHM · pəst.
Where is the stress in “compassed”?
The primary stress in “compassed” is on “KUHM”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “compassed” mean?
simple past and past participle of compass
How can I hear “compassed” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “compassed”?
Do not add an extra syllable ("-ed") to this verb. Blend the ending directly into a single sharp /t/ stop without an intervening vowel sound.