COMPONENT - Meaning and Pronunciation

How to pronounce component?

This video provides examples of American English pronunciations of component by male and female speakers.
In addition, it explains the meaning of component through a dictionary definition and several visual examples.

IPA Transcription of component is /kəmpˈoʊnənt/.

Definition of component:
component can be a noun or an adjective

As a noun component can mean:
A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.
As an adjective component can mean:
1. Making up a larger whole; as a component word.
2. Made up of smaller complete units in combination; as a component stereo.

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