Como Pronunciar "compensate for"

expression

KAHM-puhn-sayt for

KOM-puhn-sayt faw

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈkɑmpənˌseɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

Inglês Britânico

kˈɒmpənsˌeɪt/ /fˈɔː

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

KAHM-puhn-sayt for

KOM-puhn-sayt faw

Ouça em 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.