How to pronounce commingling
Say it like ko-MING-guh-ling. Commingling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MING).
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- ko
- MING
- guh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commingling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- koKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- MINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of commingling
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ko-MING-guh-ling.
What does commingling mean?
Words that rhyme with commingling
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Questions about saying commingling
How do you pronounce commingling?
Say ko-MING-guh-ling. The American pronunciation is /kɑˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /kɒˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commingling?
Commingling has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MING). Broken into parts: ko · MING · guh · ling.
Is commingling 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 /kɒˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/ (ko-MING-guh-ling).