How to pronounce commercially
Say it like kuh-MUR-shuh-lee. Commercially has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR).
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- kuh
- MUR
- shuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commercially 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.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- shuhKeep 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 commercially
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-MUR-shuh-lee.
What does commercially mean?
- in a commercial manner“the product is commercially available”
Where does commercially come from?
From commercial + -ly.
Questions about saying commercially
How do you pronounce commercially?
Say kuh-MUR-shuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɝʃəli/. In British English it is /kəˈmɜːʃəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commercially?
Commercially has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR). Broken into parts: kuh · MUR · shuh · lee.
Is commercially pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəˈmɜːʃəli/ (kuh-MUR-shuh-lee).