How to pronounce commanded
Say it like kuh-MAN-did. Commanded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN).
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- kuh
- MAN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commanded 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.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of commanded
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: kuh-MAHN-did.
What does commanded mean?
- simple past and past participle of command How to pronounce command
Words that rhyme with commanded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of commanded.
Questions about saying commanded
How do you pronounce commanded?
Say kuh-MAN-did. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmændɪd/. In British English it is /kəˈmɑːndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commanded?
Commanded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN). Broken into parts: kuh · MAN · did.
Is commanded 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 /kəˈmɑːndɪd/ (kuh-MAHN-did).