The difference in meaning between ‘compare’ and ‘compere’ is quite large.
‘Compare’ as a noun means ‘comparison’ while ‘compere’ as a noun refers to the host of an entertainment event!
There is also a slight difference in pronunciation. You pronounce ‘compare’ as ‘kuhm-PAIR’ with the stress on the second syllable while you pronounce ‘compere’ as ‘KOM-pair’ with the stress on the first syllable.
Is there a difference between the two words?
QUESTION
What is a difference between “compare” and “compere”? Do they sound the same?
ANSWER
The difference in meaning between ‘compare’ and ‘compere’ is quite large.
‘Compare’ as a noun means ‘comparison’ while ‘compere’ as a noun refers to the host of an entertainment event!
There is also a slight difference in pronunciation. You pronounce ‘compare’ as ‘kuhm-PAIR’ with the stress on the second syllable while you pronounce ‘compere’ as ‘KOM-pair’ with the stress on the first syllable.
Source: Edited from “English As It is Broken” on STOMP. Visit www.stomp.com.sg for more.
