How to pronounce commas
Say it like KAH-muz. Commas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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US American/ˈkɑməz/KAH-muz
UK British/ˈkɒməz/KOM-uz
- KAH
- muz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of commas
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-uz.
What does commas mean?
noun
- plural of comma How to pronounce comma
- third-person singular simple present indicative of comma How to pronounce comma
Questions about saying commas
How do you pronounce commas?
Say KAH-muz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑməz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commas?
Commas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · muz.
Is commas pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒməz/ (KOM-uz).