How to pronounce commodore
Say it like KOM-uh-dor. Commodore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɑməˌdɔr/KOM-uh-dor
UK British/ˈkɒmədɔː/KOM-uh-daw
- KOM
- uh
- dor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commodore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOMSay 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.
- dorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of commodore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-uh-daw.
What does commodore mean?
noun
- A naval officer holding a rank between captain and rear admiral.
- A (temporary) commander over a collection of ships who is not an admiral.
- The leading ship in a fleet of merchantmen.
Where does commodore come from?
Borrowed from Dutch kommandeur, from Middle French commandeur.
Questions about saying commodore
How do you pronounce commodore?
Say KOM-uh-dor. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑməˌdɔr/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmədɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commodore?
Commodore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · uh · dor.
Is commodore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɒmədɔː/ (KOM-uh-daw).