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How to Pronounce "comprehending"

word

ˌkɑmpɹɪˈhɛndɪŋ
kom-pri-HEN-ding
kˌɒmpɹɪhˈɛndɪŋ
kom-pri-HEN-ding

Definition

Understanding or grasping the meaning of something, such as information, ideas, or language.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˌkɑmpɹɪˈhɛndɪŋ

British English

kˌɒmpɹɪhˈɛndɪŋ

Simplified Pronunciation

US

kom-pri-HEN-ding

UK

kom-pri-HEN-ding

Listen in Context

He has trouble comprehending long texts.

Children are comprehending new words every day.

Are you comprehending the instructions?

I'm having a hard time comprehending why this happened.