How to pronounce commanding
Say it like kuh-MAN-ding. Commanding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN).
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- kuh
- MAN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commanding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of commanding
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: kuh-MAHN-ding.
What does commanding mean?
- used of a height or viewpoint“a commanding view of the ocean”“looked up at the castle dominating the countryside”
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Words that rhyme with commanding
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Questions about saying commanding
How do you pronounce commanding?
Say kuh-MAN-ding. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmændɪŋ/. In British English it is /kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commanding?
Commanding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN). Broken into parts: kuh · MAN · ding.
Is commanding 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 /kəˈmɑːndɪŋ/ (kuh-MAHN-ding).