How to pronounce commandant
Say it like kah-mun-DAHNT. Commandant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAHNT).
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- kah
- mun
- DAHNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commandant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of commandant
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-un-dunt.
What does commandant mean?
- A commanding officer, usually of a specific force or division.
- A military rank equivalent to major used in some countries, especially when derived from French usage.
Where does commandant come from?
From French commandant.
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Words that rhyme with commandant
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Questions about saying commandant
How do you pronounce commandant?
Say kah-mun-DAHNT. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmənˈdɑnt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒməndənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commandant?
Commandant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAHNT). Broken into parts: kah · mun · DAHNT.
Is commandant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈkɒməndənt/ (KOM-un-dunt).