How to pronounce commonweal
Say it like kah-mun-WEEL. Commonweal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WEEL).
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- kah
- mun
- WEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commonweal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of commonweal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-un-WEEL.
What does commonweal mean?
- The body politic; republic.
Where does commonweal come from?
From Middle English comun wele, commen wele, comune wele, equivalent to common (“public”) + weal (“well-being”).
Words that rhyme with commonweal
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Questions about saying commonweal
How do you pronounce commonweal?
Say kah-mun-WEEL. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmənˈwil/. In British English it is /ˌkɒmənˈwiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commonweal?
Commonweal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WEEL). Broken into parts: kah · mun · WEEL.
Is commonweal 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 /ˌkɒmənˈwiːl/ (kom-un-WEEL).