How to pronounce commoner
Say it like KOM-uh-ner. Commoner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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- KOM
- uh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commoner 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of commoner
- 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-nuh.
What does commoner mean?
- comparative form of common: more common How to pronounce common
- A member of the common people who holds no title or rank.
- Someone who is not of noble rank.
- Someone who has a right over another's land. They hold common rights because of residence or land ownership in a particular manor, especially rights on common land. eg: centuries-old grazing rights
Where does commoner come from?
From common + -er (comparative suffix).
Questions about saying commoner
How do you pronounce commoner?
Say KOM-uh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmənɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commoner?
Commoner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · uh · ner.
Is commoner 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 /ˈkɒmənə/ (KOM-uh-nuh).