How to pronounce commandment
Say it like kuh-MAND-munt. Commandment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAND).
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- kuh
- MAND
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commandment 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.
- MANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of commandment
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: kuh-MAHND-munt.
What does commandment mean?
- A divinely ordained command, especially one of the Ten Commandments.
- The offense of commanding or inducing another to violate the law.
Where does commandment come from?
Inherited from Middle English comaundement, from Old French comandement, from comander.
Questions about saying commandment
How do you pronounce commandment?
Say kuh-MAND-munt. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmændmənt/. In British English it is /kəˈmɑːndmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commandment?
Commandment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAND). Broken into parts: kuh · MAND · munt.
Is commandment 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 /kəˈmɑːndmənt/ (kuh-MAHND-munt).