How to pronounce commensal
Say it like kuh-MEN-sul. Commensal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- kuh
- MEN
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commensal 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.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of commensal
American and British speakers say commensal in essentially the same way: /kəˈmɛnsəl/ in the US and /kəˈmɛnsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MEN-sul.
What does commensal mean?
- Of a form of symbiosis in which one organism derives a benefit while the other is unaffected.
- Eating at the same table.
- An organism partaking in a commensal relationship.
- One who eats at the same table.
Where does commensal come from?
From Middle English commensal, from Old French commensal, from Medieval Latin commensālis, from com- + mensa (“table”) + -ālis.
Words that rhyme with commensal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of commensal.
Questions about saying commensal
How do you pronounce commensal?
Say kuh-MEN-sul. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɛnsəl/. In British English it is /kəˈmɛnsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commensal?
Commensal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: kuh · MEN · sul.
Do Americans and Brits say commensal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmɛnsəl/ and the British form is /kəˈmɛnsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.