how to pronounce comp

/ˈkɑːmp/

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comp is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of comp in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… in a s in a comp comprehensive way in my …”

meanings of comp

noun:

Clipping of compensation.
Clipping of composite.
Clipping of computer science, especially an academic program.
Clipping of comprehensive layout, a graphic design showing final proposed layout of text and images.
Clipping of complimentary ticket or item.
Clipping of computer, especially a desktop computer.
Alternative form of comp.
Clipping of compositor.
Clipping of comprehensive school.
Clipping of composition.
Clipping of comprehensive examination.
Clipping of comptroller (“chief accountant").
Clipping of compilation.
Clipping of comparable.
Clipping of competition.

verb:

To provide a complimentary item, such as a ticket to (someone).
To compose (a visual design); to make a composite.
To accompany, in music.
To provide someone with (a complimentary item, such as a ticket).
Clipping of compile.

adjective:

Clipping of complimentary.

name:

A surname.

comp frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word comp occurs in english on average 2.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics comp can be related to

it is hard to perfectly classify words into specific topics since each word can have many context of its use, but our machine-learning models believe that comp can be often used in the following areas:

1) business and work;

2) communication, information, and media;

3) education, science, and technology;

4) leisure and entertainment;

5) transport and travel;