How to pronounce commode
Say it like kuh-MOHD. Commode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOHD).
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- kuh
- MOHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commode 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.
- MOHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of commode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-MOHD.
What does commode mean?
- A low chest of drawers on short legs.
- A stand for a washbowl and jug.
- A chair containing a chamber pot.
Where does commode come from?
Borrowed from French commode (literally “convenient”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with commode
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Questions about saying commode
How do you pronounce commode?
Say kuh-MOHD. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmoʊd/. In British English it is /kəˈməʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commode?
Commode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOHD). Broken into parts: kuh · MOHD.
Is commode pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəˈməʊd/ (kuh-MOHD).