How to pronounce commanders
Say it like kuh-MAN-derz. Commanders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN).
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- kuh
- MAN
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commanders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of commanders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: kuh-MAHN-duz.
What does commanders mean?
- plural of commander How to pronounce commander
Questions about saying commanders
How do you pronounce commanders?
Say kuh-MAN-derz. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmændɚz/. In British English it is /kəˈmɑːndəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commanders?
Commanders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN). Broken into parts: kuh · MAN · derz.
Is commanders 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 /kəˈmɑːndəz/ (kuh-MAHN-duz).