How to pronounce communes
Say it like KOM-yoonz. Communes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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- KOM
- yoonz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Communes 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.
- yoonzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of communes
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-yoonz.
Other ways to say communes
Communes also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- kuh-MYOONZ /kəˈmjunz/
What does communes mean?
- plural of commune How to pronounce commune
Questions about saying communes
How do you pronounce communes?
Say KOM-yoonz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmjunz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmjuːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in communes?
Communes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · yoonz.
Is communes 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 /ˈkɒmjuːnz/ (KOM-yoonz).