How to pronounce commitments
Say it like kuh-MIT-munts. Commitments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT).
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- kuh
- MIT
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commitments 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of commitments
American and British speakers say commitments in essentially the same way: /kəˈmɪtmənts/ in the US and /kəˈmɪtmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MIT-munts.
What does commitments mean?
- plural of commitment How to pronounce commitment
Questions about saying commitments
How do you pronounce commitments?
Say kuh-MIT-munts. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɪtmənts/. In British English it is /kəˈmɪtmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commitments?
Commitments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT). Broken into parts: kuh · MIT · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say commitments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmɪtmənts/ and the British form is /kəˈmɪtmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.