How to pronounce commenced
Say it like kuh-MENST. Commenced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MENST).
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- kuh
- MENST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commenced 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.
- MENSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of commenced
American and British speakers say commenced in essentially the same way: /kəˈmɛnst/ in the US and /kəˈmɛnst/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MENST.
What does commenced mean?
- simple past and past participle of commence How to pronounce commence
Words that rhyme with commenced
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of commenced.
Questions about saying commenced
How do you pronounce commenced?
Say kuh-MENST. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɛnst/. In British English it is /kəˈmɛnst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commenced?
Commenced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MENST). Broken into parts: kuh · MENST.
Do Americans and Brits say commenced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmɛnst/ and the British form is /kəˈmɛnst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.