How to Pronounce "compunctious"
word
kəmˈpʌŋkʃəs
kuhm-PUHNK-shuhs
kəmpˈʌŋkʃəs
kuhm-PUHNK-shuhs
Definition
Feeling regret, guilt, or a sense of responsibility for doing something wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəmˈpʌŋkʃəs
British English
kəmpˈʌŋkʃəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhm-PUHNK-shuhs
UK
kuhm-PUHNK-shuhs
Listen in Context
She felt compunctious after lying to her friend.
His compunctious look showed he regretted his actions.
The compunctious student apologized to the teacher.
You could tell she was compunctious by the way she avoided everyone's eyes.