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How to pronounce “compost”

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Pronunciation guide for compost

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of compost with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Delicious Potential of Rescuing Wasted FoodOr you know, “We’re going to compost everything, even if it’s edible.”
Definition summary
The decayed remains of organic matter that has rotted into a natural fertilizer.

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How to pronounce compost

The Delicious Potential of Rescuing Wasted Food

Or you know, “We’re going to compost everything, even if it’s edible.”

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “compost”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The decayed remains of organic matter that has rotted into a natural fertilizer.
  • (UK) A medium in which one can cultivate plants.
  • (obsolete) A mixture; a compound.
  • [Verb]
  • To produce compost, let organic matter decay into fertilizer.
  • [Adjective]
  • compound

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