How to pronounce commonplace
Say it like KAH-mun-plays. Commonplace has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- mun
- plays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commonplace pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- playsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of commonplace
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-un-plays.
What does commonplace mean?
- Ordinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.
- A platitude or cliché.
- Something that is ordinary; something commonly done or occurring.
- A memorandum; something to be frequently consulted or referred to.
- To make a commonplace book.
- To enter in a commonplace book, or to reduce to general heads.
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Questions about saying commonplace
How do you pronounce commonplace?
Say KAH-mun-plays. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmənˌpleɪs/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commonplace?
Commonplace has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · mun · plays.
Is commonplace 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 /ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/ (KOM-un-plays).