Whatever the dictionary says, the folks here in NC (at least the folks
I've spoken with or been instructed by) all say it with the Northern
Ohio "cahhhhhm" (As Michael Edminston said), but they put the "em PHAH
sis" on the other "syll AH ble" in the following way:
CAHHM po nent (a little less length on the first syllable)
It always struck me as odd (being from Northern Ohio originally), and I
think "cahhm PO nent", but find myself slipping into "CAHHM po nent" on
occasion.
syllable
--
-Kevin
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On 02.27.2004, Larry Smith said:
> Subject:pronunciation of component
> From:Larry Smith <larry.smith@SNOW.EDU>
> Date:Fri, 27 Feb 2004 15:26:12 -0700
>
> What is the correct pronunciation of "component" as in "vector
> component", i.e., which syllable is the most stressed? I've heard
> both of the first two syllables receive the stress (from different
> pronouncers, or in different circumstances). Short of any real
> authoritative reply (which can be almost impossible in questions of
> grammar and pronunciation), I'd be content with a poll of Phys-L'ers.
>
> Thanks,
> Larry