How do you pronounce "compilation"?

In American English: /ˌkɑːmpəˈleɪʃən/ (kahmp-uh-LAYSH-uhn). In British English: /kˌɒmpɪlˈeɪʃən/ (k-omp-IL-aysh). In Canadian English: /ˌkɑːmpəˈleɪʃən/ (kahmp-uh-LAYSH-uhn). In Australian English: /kˌɒmpɪlˈeɪʃən/ (k-omp-IL-aysh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌkɑːmpəˈleɪʃən/ (kahmp-uh-LAYSH-uhn), while in British English it's /kˌɒmpɪlˈeɪʃən/ (k-omp-IL-aysh).

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compilation

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/ˌkɑːmpəˈleɪʃən/

kahmp-uh-LAYSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːmpcom·əpi·leɪʃla·əntion

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