How to pronounce commitment
Say it like kuh-MIT-munt. Commitment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT).
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- kuh
- MIT
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commitment 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.
- MITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of commitment
American and British speakers say commitment in essentially the same way: /kəˈmɪtmənt/ in the US and /kəˈmɪtmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MIT-munt.
What does commitment mean?
- the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose“a man of energy and commitment”
- the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action“his long commitment to public service”“they felt no loyalty to a losing team”
- an engagement by contract involving financial obligation“his business commitments took him to London”
Where does commitment come from?
From commit + -ment.
Questions about saying commitment
How do you pronounce commitment?
Say kuh-MIT-munt. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɪtmənt/. In British English it is /kəˈmɪtmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commitment?
Commitment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT). Broken into parts: kuh · MIT · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say commitment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmɪtmənt/ and the British form is /kəˈmɪtmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.