How Do You Spell COMPT?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒmpt] (IPA)

The word "compt" is an archaic variety of the word "count". Its spelling is peculiar, with a 'p' instead of a 'u'. The word follows the English language's historical trend of phonetic spelling. The pronunciation of the word is /kʌmt/ with the 'u' sound replaced by an 'o' sound. The pronunciation of the word is similar to "come" with a 't' added at the end. Nowadays, this word has fallen out of use, and the modern-day version of the word is "count."

Common Misspellings for COMPT

• comtp
• coompt
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• comppt
• comptt
• sompt
• kompt
• gompt
• aompt
• bompt
• Cgmpt
• Cmmpt
• Cnmpt
• Comxt
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• Comqt
• Comp4
• Compd
• Compv
• c ompt

Etymology of COMPT

The word "compt" is of Old French origin, derived from the Latin word "computāre", meaning "to calculate" or "to reckon". It entered the English language during the Middle English period and initially referred to a checking or settlement of accounts. Over time, the spelling evolved to "compt", which has largely fallen out of use and been replaced by the modern spelling "count".