How to pronounce commodity
Say it like kuh-MOD-uh-tee. Commodity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOD).
- kuh
- MOD
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commodity 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.
- MODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of commodity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-MOD-ih-tee.
What does commodity mean?
- articles of commerce
Where does commodity come from?
Inherited from Middle English commoditee, borrowed from Anglo-Norman commoditee, from Latin commoditās.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with commodity
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Questions about saying commodity
How do you pronounce commodity?
Say kuh-MOD-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɑdəti/. In British English it is /kəˈmɒdɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commodity?
Commodity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOD). Broken into parts: kuh · MOD · uh · tee.
Is commodity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kəˈmɒdɪti/ (kuh-MOD-ih-tee).