How to pronounce commissionaire
Say it like kuh-mish-uh-NAIR. Commissionaire has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAIR).
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- kuh
- mish
- uh
- NAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commissionaire 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.
- mishGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of commissionaire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-mish-uh-NAIR.
What does commissionaire mean?
- One entrusted with a (small) commission, such as an errand; especially, an attendant or subordinate employee in a public office, hotel, etc.
- A uniformed doorman.
- An undisclosed agent under European civil law.
Where does commissionaire come from?
Borrowed from French commissionaire, from Latin commissio.
Words that rhyme with commissionaire
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of commissionaire.
Questions about saying commissionaire
How do you pronounce commissionaire?
Say kuh-mish-uh-NAIR. The American pronunciation is /kəˌmɪʃəˈnɛr/. In British English it is /kəˌmɪʃəˈnɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commissionaire?
Commissionaire has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAIR). Broken into parts: kuh · mish · uh · NAIR.
Is commissionaire pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəˌmɪʃəˈnɛə/ (kuh-mish-uh-NAIR).