How to pronounce Comprehensive in English

Comprehensive is pronounced kom-prə-HEN-siv (IPA /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhɛnsɪv/). Stress 'HEN' in the third syllable — 'kom-pruh-HEN-siv'.

IPA: /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

Syllables: kom · prə · HEN · siv

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Common ESL mistake: Learners stress 'kom' saying 'COM-prehensive'.

Tip: Stress 'HEN' in the third syllable — 'kom-pruh-HEN-siv'.

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Short i /ɪ/ vs long ee /iː/

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