compliance

/kəmˈplaɪəns/

Syllables com·pli·ance

Stress com-PLI-ance

Phonics Breakdown

com

/kəm/

schwa

pli

/plaɪ/

long i (i_e)

ance

/əns/

-ness suffix

Meaning

the act of obeying a rule, law, or request

Sound Reference

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com=/kəm/(company) + pli=/plaɪ/(apply) + ance=/əns/(distance)

Example

The company ensures full compliance with safety regulations.