How to pronounce commissioner
Say it like kuh-MISH-uh-ner. Commissioner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH).
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- kuh
- MISH
- uh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commissioner 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of commissioner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-MISH-uh-nuh.
What does commissioner mean?
- a government administrator
- a member of a commission
Where does commissioner come from?
From Middle English commissioner, from Anglo-Norman commissionaire, from Medieval Latin commissiōnārius.
Words that rhyme with commissioner
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Questions about saying commissioner
How do you pronounce commissioner?
Say kuh-MISH-uh-ner. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɪʃənɚ/. In British English it is /kəˈmɪʃənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commissioner?
Commissioner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH). Broken into parts: kuh · MISH · uh · ner.
Is commissioner 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 /kəˈmɪʃənə/ (kuh-MISH-uh-nuh).