Pronunciation

How to pronounce “compensated

“compensated” is pronounced /kɑːmpənseɪɾɪd/ — 4 syllables.
The sound

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compensated

/kɑːmpənseɪɾɪd/

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4 syllables. Stress the 'com' part (say it longer and louder) and let the others relax — unstressed vowels often soften to a lazy /ə/.
Meaning

adjust for

engineers will work to correct the effects or air resistance

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