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