how to pronounce compréhension

/kɔ̃.pʁe.ɑ̃.sjɔ̃/

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the above transcription of compréhension is a detailed (narrow) transcription according to the rules of the International Phonetic Association; you can find a description of each symbol by clicking the phoneme buttons in the secction below.

compréhension is pronounced in four syllables

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ɔ̃

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ɑ̃

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ɔ̃

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

“… le manque de compréhension de nos …”

meanings of compréhension

noun:

Comprehension, understanding.

compréhension frequency in french - B2 level of CEFR

the word compréhension occurs in french on average 27.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.