How do you pronounce "compass"?

In American English: /ˈkʌmpəs/ (KUHMP-uhs). In British English: /kˈɐmpəs/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkʌmpəs/ (KUHMP-uhs). In Australian English: /kˈʌmpəs/ (K-uhmp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkʌmpəs/ (KUHMP-uhs), while in British English it's /kˈɐmpəs/ (K).

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compass

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/ˈkʌmpəs/

KUHMP-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

kʌmpcom·əspass

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