How to pronounce commandeer
Say it like kah-mun-DEER. Commandeer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEER).
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- kah
- mun
- DEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commandeer 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.
- DEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of commandeer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-un-DEER.
What does commandeer mean?
- To seize for military use.
- To force into military service.
- To take arbitrarily or by force.
Where does commandeer come from?
First attested in the late 19th century.
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Words that rhyme with commandeer
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Questions about saying commandeer
How do you pronounce commandeer?
Say kah-mun-DEER. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmənˈdɪr/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmənˈdɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commandeer?
Commandeer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEER). Broken into parts: kah · mun · DEER.
Is commandeer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌkɒmənˈdɪə/ (kom-un-DEER).