The word "compris" is a French verb meaning "included." Its spelling is derived from French pronunciation rules, where the final "s" in some verb forms is silent when followed by a consonant. In IPA phonetic transcription, "compris" is pronounced /kɔ̃pʁi/, with a nasalized "o" and a retroflex "r." This spelling rule is important to remember when learning French verbs, as it affects the pronunciation of the word and can differ from the written form.