How to pronounce committees
Say it like kuh-MIT-eez. Committees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT).
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- kuh
- MIT
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Committees 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of committees
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-MIT-eez.
What does committees mean?
- plural of committee How to pronounce committee
Words that sound like committees
- committee's
Questions about saying committees
How do you pronounce committees?
Say kuh-MIT-eez. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɪtiz/. In British English it is /kəˈmɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in committees?
Committees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT). Broken into parts: kuh · MIT · eez.
Is committees pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kəˈmɪtiz/ (kuh-MIT-eez).
What words sound the same as committees?
Committees sounds the same as committee's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.