How to pronounce commission
Say it like kuh-MISH-un. Commission has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH).
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- kuh
- MISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commission pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of commission
American and British speakers say commission in essentially the same way: /kəˈmɪʃən/ in the US and /kəˈmɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MISH-un.
What does commission mean?
- a special group delegated to consider some matter“a committee is a group that keeps minutes and loses hours”
- a fee for services rendered based on a percentage of an amount received or collected or agreed to be paid (as distinguished from a salary)“he works on commission”
- the act of granting authority to undertake certain functions
- put into commission; equip for service; of ships
- place an order for
- charge with a task
Where does commission come from?
From Middle English commissioun, from Old French commission, from Latin commissiō (“sending together; commission”), from committō + -tiō (suffix forming nouns of action), from com- (“with”) + mittō (“to send”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with commission
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of commission.
Questions about saying commission
How do you pronounce commission?
Say kuh-MISH-un. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɪʃən/. In British English it is /kəˈmɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commission?
Commission has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH). Broken into parts: kuh · MISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say commission the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmɪʃən/ and the British form is /kəˈmɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.