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