compare

How to Split "compare" into Syllables

The word compare is divided into 3 syllables: com·pa·re. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• com — 1st syllable
• pa — 2nd syllable
• re — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of compare:

• IPA: /kəmˈpɛɚ/

📖 Definitions

1. compare (third-person singular simple present compares, present participle comparing, simple past and past participle compared)
2. compare (countable and uncountable, plural compares)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English comparen, from Old French comparer, from Latin comparare (“to prepare, procure”), from compar (“like or equal to another”), from com- + par (“equal”). Displaced native Old English metan (“to compare,” also “to measure”). From Late Latin compatrem, from Latin com- (“together”) + pater (“father”), whence also padre. Cognate to Neapolitan cumpà, Sicilian cumpari; see more at compater.

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down compare into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare compare with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
compare	3	com·pa·re
comber	2	comb-er
conveyer	3	con-vey-er
cucumber	3	cu-cumb-er
chambray	1	chambray

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to compare:

com, coma, comb, come, comm, Como, comp, combo.