How to pronounce command
Say it like kuh-MAND. Command has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAND).
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- kuh
- MAND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Command pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of command
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: kuh-MAHND.
What does command mean?
- an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
- a military unit or region under the control of a single officer
- the power or authority to command“an admiral in command”
- be in command of“The general commanded a huge army”
- make someone do something
- demand as one's due“This speaker commands a high fee”“The author commands a fair hearing from his readers”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with command
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of command.
Questions about saying command
How do you pronounce command?
Say kuh-MAND. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmænd/. In British English it is /kəˈmɑːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in command?
Command has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAND). Broken into parts: kuh · MAND.
Is command pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /kəˈmɑːnd/ (kuh-MAHND).