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