How to pronounce commissioners
Say it like kuh-MISH-uh-nerz. Commissioners has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH).
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- kuh
- MISH
- uh
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commissioners 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of commissioners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-MISH-uh-nuz.
What does commissioners mean?
- plural of commissioner How to pronounce commissioner
Questions about saying commissioners
How do you pronounce commissioners?
Say kuh-MISH-uh-nerz. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɪʃənɚz/. In British English it is /kəˈmɪʃənəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commissioners?
Commissioners has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH). Broken into parts: kuh · MISH · uh · nerz.
Is commissioners 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 /kəˈmɪʃənəz/ (kuh-MISH-uh-nuz).