How to pronounce commination
Say it like kah-mih-NAY-shun. Commination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- kah
- mih
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commination pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of commination
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-ih-NAY-shun.
What does commination mean?
- A formal denunciation; especially one threatening divine punishment.
Where does commination come from?
From Latin comminātiō, from comminor (“to threaten”).
Words that rhyme with commination
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of commination.
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Questions about saying commination
How do you pronounce commination?
Say kah-mih-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmɪˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commination?
Commination has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: kah · mih · NAY · shun.
Is commination 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 /ˌkɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ (kom-ih-NAY-shun).