word
Comprise
kum-PRYZ
/kəmˈpraɪz/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
comprise
Dictionary meaning
To be made up of; to include. Correct: 'The US comprises 50 states.' Incorrect: 'comprised of'.
Common mispronunciations
comprised of (add 'of' incorrectly)
Pronunciation tips
The whole comprises the parts: 'The US comprises 50 states', not 'is comprised of'.
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