How to pronounce commendably
Say it like kuh-MEN-duh-blee. Commendably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- kuh
- MEN
- duh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commendably 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of commendably
American and British speakers say commendably in essentially the same way: /kəˈmɛndəbli/ in the US and /kəˈmɛndəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MEN-duh-blee.
What does commendably mean?
- In a commendable manner.
Where does commendably come from?
From late Middle English commendably; equivalent to commendable + -ly.
Questions about saying commendably
How do you pronounce commendably?
Say kuh-MEN-duh-blee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɛndəbli/. In British English it is /kəˈmɛndəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commendably?
Commendably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: kuh · MEN · duh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say commendably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmɛndəbli/ and the British form is /kəˈmɛndəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.