How to pronounce commonly
Say it like KOM-un-lee. Commonly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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- KOM
- un
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commonly 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of commonly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-un-lee.
What does commonly mean?
- under normal conditions“usually she was late”
Where does commonly come from?
Inherited from Middle English comunly; equivalent to common + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying commonly
How do you pronounce commonly?
Say KOM-un-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmənli/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmənli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commonly?
Commonly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · un · lee.
Is commonly 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 /ˈkɒmənli/ (KOM-un-lee).