How to pronounce commies
Say it like KOM-eez. Commies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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US American/ˈkɑmiz/KOM-eez
UK British/ˈkɒmiz/KOM-eez
- KOM
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commies 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of commies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-eez.
What does commies mean?
noun
- plural of commie How to pronounce commie
Questions about saying commies
How do you pronounce commies?
Say KOM-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmiz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commies?
Commies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · eez.
Is commies 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 /ˈkɒmiz/ (KOM-eez).