How to Pronounce "compos"
word
ˈkɑmpoʊst
KAHM-pohst
kˈɒmpɒst
kom-POST
Definition
Compost is a mixture of decayed plants, food scraps, and other organic material used to improve soil and help plants grow.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑmpoʊst
British English
kˈɒmpɒst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHM-pohst
UK
kom-POST
Listen in Context
We put food scraps in the compost bin.
The garden grows better with compost.
My dad teaches me how to make compost.
All our vegetable peels go straight into the compost.