How do you pronounce "compact"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːmpækt/ (KAHMP-akt). In British English: /kəmpˈakt/ (KUHMP). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːmpækt/ (KAHMP-akt). In Australian English: /kəmpˈakt/ (KUHMP).

Is "compact" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːmpækt/ (KAHMP-akt), while in British English it's /kəmpˈakt/ (KUHMP).

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compact

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/ˈkɑːmpækt/

KAHMP-akt

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːmpcom·æktpact

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