How to pronounce company

Say it like this: /ˈkʌmpəni/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈkʌmpəni/
British/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/

What does company mean?

nounA team; a group of people who work together for a common purpose.

“a company of knights”

A group of performing artists who put on shows together.

“a company of actors”

The crew of a ship.

“a ship's company”

verbTo accompany, keep company with.

To associate.

“Men which have companied with us all the time.”

To be a lively, cheerful companion.

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