How to pronounce commercials
Say it like kuh-MUR-shulz. Commercials has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR).
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- kuh
- MUR
- shulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commercials 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.
- shulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of commercials
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-MUR-shulz.
What does commercials mean?
- plural of commercial How to pronounce commercial
Questions about saying commercials
How do you pronounce commercials?
Say kuh-MUR-shulz. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɝʃəlz/. In British English it is /kəˈmɜːʃəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commercials?
Commercials has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR). Broken into parts: kuh · MUR · shulz.
Is commercials 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 /kəˈmɜːʃəlz/ (kuh-MUR-shulz).