How to Pronounce "compunction"
word
kəmˈpəŋkʃən
kuhm-PUHNGK-shuhn
kəmpˈʌŋkʃən
kuhm-PUHNGK-shuhn
Definition
A feeling of guilt or regret after doing something wrong; hesitation or uneasiness caused by a sense of wrongdoing.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəmˈpəŋkʃən
British English
kəmpˈʌŋkʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhm-PUHNGK-shuhn
UK
kuhm-PUHNGK-shuhn
Listen in Context
He felt compunction after lying to his friend.
She took the money without compunction.
Acts of cruelty are sometimes done without compunction.
He had no compunction about skipping the meeting.