How to pronounce comminution
Say it like kom-uh-NYOO-shun. Comminution has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYOO).
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- kom
- uh
- NYOO
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comminution pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- komGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of comminution
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-ih-NYOO-shun.
What does comminution mean?
- The breaking or grinding up of a material to form smaller particles.
- The fracture of a bone site into multiple pieces (at least three, and often many).
Where does comminution come from?
From Latin comminūtiō (“breaking into pieces, crumbling, shattering; crushing, pulverizing”), from Latin comminuō (“to break or crumble into small pieces; to crush, pulverize”) (from com- (prefix indicating completeness) + minuō (“to make s
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Words that rhyme with comminution
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of comminution.
- solution
- distribution
- resolution
- constitution
- revolution
- evolution
- institution
- contribution
- execution
- pollution
Questions about saying comminution
How do you pronounce comminution?
Say kom-uh-NYOO-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑməˈnjuʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmɪˈnjuːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comminution?
Comminution has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NYOO). Broken into parts: kom · uh · NYOO · shun.
Is comminution 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 /ˌkɒmɪˈnjuːʃən/ (kom-ih-NYOO-shun).