Pronunciation

How to pronounce “compensates

“compensates” is pronounced /kɑːmpənseɪts/ — 3 syllables.
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compensates

/kɑːmpənseɪts/

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3 syllables. Stress the 'kɑːmp' 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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