How to pronounce commissioned
Say it like kuh-MISH-und. Commissioned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH).
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- kuh
- MISH
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commissioned 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.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of commissioned
American and British speakers say commissioned in essentially the same way: /kəˈmɪʃənd/ in the US and /kəˈmɪʃənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MISH-und.
What does commissioned mean?
- (of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
- given official approval to act“an accredited college”“commissioned broker”
Words that rhyme with commissioned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of commissioned.
Questions about saying commissioned
How do you pronounce commissioned?
Say kuh-MISH-und. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɪʃənd/. In British English it is /kəˈmɪʃənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commissioned?
Commissioned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH). Broken into parts: kuh · MISH · und.
Do Americans and Brits say commissioned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmɪʃənd/ and the British form is /kəˈmɪʃənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.