How to pronounce compatible

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

British

What does compatible mean?

adjCapable of working together without conflict.

“This printer isn't compatible with my computer.”

Able to get along well.

“My neighbours and I are not very compatible: they're loud and I'm an introvert.”

Consistent; congruous.

“His actions were compatible with his sermons.”

nounSomething that is compatible with something else.

“a computer company that sells IBM compatibles”

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