How to pronounce comprehensive

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

American/ˌkɑm.pɹəˈhɛn.sɪv/

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What does comprehensive mean?

adjBroadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.

“When there are diametrically opposing views on a big issue that concerns millions of people, doing comprehensive research just makes sense.”

nounA comprehensive school.

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