How to pronounce comminute
Say it like KOM-ih-nyoot. Comminute has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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- KOM
- ih
- nyoot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comminute 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nyootKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of comminute
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-ih-nyoot.
What does comminute mean?
- To break into smaller portions.
- To pulverize; to smash.
- To cause fragmentation (of bone).
- Pulverized material.“The drink contains lemon comminute.”
Where does comminute come from?
From Latin comminūtus (“crumbled, lessened”).
Questions about saying comminute
How do you pronounce comminute?
Say KOM-ih-nyoot. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmɪnjut/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmɪnjuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comminute?
Comminute has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · ih · nyoot.
Is comminute 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 /ˈkɒmɪnjuːt/ (KOM-ih-nyoot).