How to pronounce comment
Say it like KOM-ent. Comment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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- KOM
- ent
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- entKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of comment
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-ent.
What does comment mean?
- a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information“from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account”“we would appreciate input from our users on how we can improve our software”
- a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material“he wrote an extended comment on the proposal”
- a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people“the divorce caused much gossip”
- make or write a comment on“he commented the paper of his colleague”
- explain or interpret something
- provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases“He annotated on what his teacher had written”
Where does comment come from?
From Middle English coment, comment, from Old French coment (“commentary”), from Late Latin commentum (“comment, interpretation”), from Classical Latin commentum (“invention, fabrication”).
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Questions about saying comment
How do you pronounce comment?
Say KOM-ent. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmɛnt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comment?
Comment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · ent.
Is comment pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒmɛnt/ (KOM-ent).