How to pronounce commonsense
Say it like kom-un-SENS. Commonsense has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SENS).
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- kom
- un
- SENS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commonsense pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- komGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SENSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of commonsense
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-un-SENS.
What does commonsense mean?
- Alternative form of common sense.
- Alternative form of common sense.
Words that rhyme with commonsense
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Questions about saying commonsense
How do you pronounce commonsense?
Say kom-un-SENS. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmənˈsɛns/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmənˈsɛns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commonsense?
Commonsense has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SENS). Broken into parts: kom · un · SENS.
Is commonsense 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 /ˌkɒmənˈsɛns/ (kom-un-SENS).