how to pronounce compact

/kɔ̃.pakt/

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compact is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of compact in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… aussi d'une langue est compact et fo …”

meanings of compact

noun:

Compact camera.
Music center, music centre.
Compact disc.

adjective:

Compact (closely packed), dense.
Compact (having all necessary features fitting neatly into a small space).

compact frequency in french - C2 level of CEFR

the word compact occurs in french on average 3.3 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.