How to pronounce commixtion
Say it like kuh-MIKS-chun. Commixtion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIKS).
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- kuh
- MIKS
- chun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commixtion 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.
- MIKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- chunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of commixtion
American and British speakers say commixtion in essentially the same way: /kəˈmɪkstʃən/ in the US and /kəˈmɪkstʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MIKS-chun.
What does commixtion mean?
- A method of acquiring property by mixing or blending substances belonging to different proprietors.
- The putting of a small piece of the host into the chalice during Mass, typifying the reunion of body and soul at the resurrection.
Where does commixtion come from?
From Middle English commixtion, from Middle French commixtion, and its source, Latin commixtiōnem, from commiscēre (“to mix”).
Questions about saying commixtion
How do you pronounce commixtion?
Say kuh-MIKS-chun. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɪkstʃən/. In British English it is /kəˈmɪkstʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commixtion?
Commixtion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIKS). Broken into parts: kuh · MIKS · chun.
Do Americans and Brits say commixtion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmɪkstʃən/ and the British form is /kəˈmɪkstʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.