How to pronounce commendable
Say it like kuh-MEN-duh-bul. Commendable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
- kuh
- MEN
- duh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commendable 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of commendable
American and British speakers say commendable in essentially the same way: /kəˈmɛndəbəl/ in the US and /kəˈmɛndəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MEN-duh-bul.
What does commendable mean?
- Worthy of commendation; deserving praise; admirable, creditable, or meritorious.
Where does commendable come from?
From Middle English commendable, from Middle French commendable, from Latin commendabilis, from commendare (“to commend, intrust to”), from com- + mandare (“to commit, intrust, enjoin”), from manus (“hand”) + dare (“to put”).
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Words that rhyme with commendable
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Questions about saying commendable
How do you pronounce commendable?
Say kuh-MEN-duh-bul. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɛndəbəl/. In British English it is /kəˈmɛndəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commendable?
Commendable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: kuh · MEN · duh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say commendable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmɛndəbəl/ and the British form is /kəˈmɛndəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.