How to pronounce commissions
Say it like kuh-MISH-unz. Commissions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH).
- kuh
- MISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commissions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of commissions
American and British speakers say commissions in essentially the same way: /kəˈmɪʃənz/ in the US and /kəˈmɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MISH-unz.
What does commissions mean?
- plural of commission How to pronounce commission
- third-person singular simple present indicative of commission How to pronounce commission
Words that rhyme with commissions
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of commissions.
Words that sound like commissions
- commission's
Questions about saying commissions
How do you pronounce commissions?
Say kuh-MISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɪʃənz/. In British English it is /kəˈmɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commissions?
Commissions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH). Broken into parts: kuh · MISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say commissions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmɪʃənz/ and the British form is /kəˈmɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as commissions?
Commissions sounds the same as commission's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.