How to Pronounce "compendium"
word
kəmˈpɛndiəm
kuhm-PEN-dee-uhm
kəmpˈɛndiəm
kuhm-PEN-dee-uhm
Definition
A compendium is a collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, often gathered into a single book or document.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəmˈpɛndiəm
British English
kəmpˈɛndiəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhm-PEN-dee-uhm
UK
kuhm-PEN-dee-uhm
Listen in Context
This book is a compendium of world history.
The scientist wrote a compendium of animal behavior.
We use a compendium of recipes at home.
His latest project is a compendium that brings together every known species of butterfly.