How to pronounce commoners
Say it like KOM-uh-nerz. Commoners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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- KOM
- uh
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commoners 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of commoners
- 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-nuz.
What does commoners mean?
- plural of commoner How to pronounce commoner
Questions about saying commoners
How do you pronounce commoners?
Say KOM-uh-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmənɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmənəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commoners?
Commoners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · uh · nerz.
Is commoners 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 /ˈkɒmənəz/ (KOM-uh-nuz).