How to pronounce commodious
Say it like kuh-MOH-dee-us. Commodious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
- kuh
- MOH
- dee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commodious 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.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of commodious
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-MOH-dih-us.
What does commodious mean?
- Spacious and convenient; roomy and comfortable.“Our house is much more commodious than our old apartment.”
Where does commodious come from?
From Middle English commodious (“convenient, advantageous”), from Anglo-Norman commodious, Old French commodieux, directly from Medieval Latin commodiosus (“convenient, useful”), irregularly from Latin commodus (“suitable, fit, convenient”)
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Words that rhyme with commodious
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Questions about saying commodious
How do you pronounce commodious?
Say kuh-MOH-dee-us. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmoʊdiəs/. In British English it is /kəˈməʊdɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commodious?
Commodious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: kuh · MOH · dee · us.
Is commodious 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 /kəˈməʊdɪəs/ (kuh-MOH-dih-us).