comprehensive

/ˌkɑːmprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

Syllables com·pre·hen·sive

Stress com-pre-HEN-sive

Phonics Breakdown

com

/kɑːm/

short o

pre

/prɪ/

weak schwa

hen

/hɛn/

short e

sive

/sɪv/

soft si

Meaning

including all or nearly all elements; thorough

Sound Reference

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com=/kɑːm/(common) + pre=/prɪ/(pretty) + hen=/hɛn/(hen) + sive=/sɪv/(massive)

Example

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the problem.