How to Pronounce "compared"
word
/kəmˈpɛɹd/
kuhm-PAIRD
/kəmpˈeəd/
kuhm-PAIRD
Definition
The past form or past participle of 'compare', meaning to examine two or more things to see how they are similar or different. It can also appear in phrases like 'compared to' or 'compared with' to show a contrast or likeness.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kəmˈpɛɹd/
British English
/kəmpˈeəd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhm-PAIRD
UK
kuhm-PAIRD
Listen in Context
The teacher compared the two pictures in class.
This car is cheap compared to that one.
She compared her answer with mine.
The article compared city life with life in the countryside.