How to Pronounce “compassion

word

/kəmˈpæʃən/
kuhm-PASH-uhn
/kəmpˈæʃən/
kuhm-PASH-uhn

IPA Transcription

American English

/kəmˈpæʃən/

British English

/kəmpˈæʃən/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

kuhm-PASH-uhn

UK

kuhm-PASH-uhn

Listen in Context

A little compassion goes a long way when someone is under stress.

He talks a lot about kindness, but compassion is what people actually feel from him.

The nurse showed compassion to the sick child.

We need more compassion in our community.