compás
compass
Latin America
Simplified: kohm-PAHS
IPA: kom'pas
Spain
Simplified: kohm-PAHS
IPA: kom'pas
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
com
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
pás
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English