Cómo Pronunciar "compensate for"
expression
ˈkɑmpənˌseɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
KAHM-puhn-sayt for
kˈɒmpənsˌeɪt/ /fˈɔː
KOM-puhn-sayt faw
Definición
To make up for something missing, lost, or bad by providing something good or extra. Often used when trying to balance a mistake, loss, or disadvantage.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈkɑmpənˌseɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
Inglés Británico
kˈɒmpənsˌeɪt/ /fˈɔː
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
KAHM-puhn-sayt for
UK
KOM-puhn-sayt faw
Escucha en Contexto
He tried to compensate for his mistake by working extra hours.
The free gift does not compensate for the high price.
You need to compensate for the lost time.
She eats less at dinner to compensate for a big lunch.