How to Pronounce "comprehends"
word
ˌkɑmpɹiˈhɛndz
kahm-pri-HENDZ
kˌɒmpɹɪhˈɛndz
kom-pri-HENDZ
Definition
Understands something fully or grasps its meaning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɑmpɹiˈhɛndz
British English
kˌɒmpɹɪhˈɛndz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kahm-pri-HENDZ
UK
kom-pri-HENDZ
Listen in Context
She comprehends the instructions easily.
He comprehends the lesson after reading it twice.
The child comprehends what the picture shows.
Not everyone comprehends why she made that decision.