How to pronounce commons
Say it like KOM-unz. Commons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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US American/ˈkɑmənz/KOM-unz
UK British/ˈkɒmənz/KOM-unz
- KOM
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commons 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of commons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-unz.
What does commons mean?
noun
- a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area“they went for a walk in the park”
- a pasture subject to common use
- a class composed of persons lacking clerical or noble rank
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Questions about saying commons
How do you pronounce commons?
Say KOM-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmənz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commons?
Commons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · unz.
Is commons 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 /ˈkɒmənz/ (KOM-unz).