How to pronounce commotion
Say it like kuh-MOH-shun. Commotion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- kuh
- MOH
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commotion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of commotion
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-MOH-shun.
What does commotion mean?
- A state of turbulent motion.
- An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.
- Sexual excitement.
Where does commotion come from?
From Middle French commocion, from Latin commōtiōnem, accusative singular of commōtiō, from commoveō + -tiō.
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Words that rhyme with commotion
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Questions about saying commotion
How do you pronounce commotion?
Say kuh-MOH-shun. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmoʊʃən/. In British English it is /kəˈməʊʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commotion?
Commotion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: kuh · MOH · shun.
Is commotion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəˈməʊʃən/ (kuh-MOH-shun).