How to pronounce component

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

American/kəmˈpoʊ.nənt/

What does component mean?

nounA smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

“A CPU is a component of a computer.”

A connected subgraph that is not part of any larger connected subgraph.

adjMaking up a larger whole.

“a component word”

Made up of smaller complete units in combination.

“a component stereo”

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