How to pronounce commensurately
Say it like kuh-MEN-suh-rut-lee. Commensurately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- kuh
- MEN
- suh
- rut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commensurately 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of commensurately
American and British speakers say commensurately in essentially the same way: /kəˈmɛnsərətli/ in the US and /kəˈmɛnsərətli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MEN-suh-rut-lee.
What does commensurately mean?
- In a commensurate manner; so as to be equal or proportionate.
- With equal measure or extent.
Where does commensurately come from?
From commensurate + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying commensurately
How do you pronounce commensurately?
Say kuh-MEN-suh-rut-lee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɛnsərətli/. In British English it is /kəˈmɛnsərətli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commensurately?
Commensurately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: kuh · MEN · suh · rut · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say commensurately the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmɛnsərətli/ and the British form is /kəˈmɛnsərətli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.