How to Pronounce "compromised"
word
/ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪzd/
KAHM-pruh-myzd
/kˈɒmpɹəmˌaɪzd/
KOM-pruh-myzd
Definition
If something is compromised, it means its safety, quality, or integrity has been made weaker, less secure, or damaged, often by outside influence.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪzd/
British English
/kˈɒmpɹəmˌaɪzd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHM-pruh-myzd
UK
KOM-pruh-myzd
Listen in Context
The company’s data was compromised in the cyberattack.
His immune system is compromised, so he gets sick easily.
After the spill, the water supply was compromised.
My email account got compromised, so I had to change all my passwords.