How to pronounce commissure
Say it like KOM-uh-shoor. Commissure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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- KOM
- uh
- shoor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commissure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shoorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of commissure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-ih-syoor.
What does commissure mean?
- The joint between two bones.
- A band of nerve tissue connecting the hemispheres of the brain, the two sides of the spinal cord, etc.
- The line where the upper and lower lips or eyelids meet.
Where does commissure come from?
From Latin commissura (“a joining or connecting together”), from commissus (passive perfect participle of committo (“to join, to connect”)) + -ura.
Questions about saying commissure
How do you pronounce commissure?
Say KOM-uh-shoor. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑməˌʃʊr/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmɪsjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commissure?
Commissure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · uh · shoor.
Is commissure 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 /ˈkɒmɪsjʊə/ (KOM-ih-syoor).