How to pronounce commands
Say it like kuh-MANDZ. Commands has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MANDZ).
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- kuh
- MANDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commands 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.
- MANDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of commands
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: kuh-MAHNDZ.
What does commands mean?
- plural of command How to pronounce command
- third-person singular simple present indicative of command How to pronounce command
Words that rhyme with commands
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of commands.
Questions about saying commands
How do you pronounce commands?
Say kuh-MANDZ. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmændz/. In British English it is /kəˈmɑːndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commands?
Commands has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MANDZ). Broken into parts: kuh · MANDZ.
Is commands 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 /kəˈmɑːndz/ (kuh-MAHNDZ).