How to pronounce communicant
Say it like kuh-MYOO-nih-kunt. Communicant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO).
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- kuh
- MYOO
- nih
- kunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Communicant 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.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of communicant
American and British speakers say communicant in essentially the same way: /kəˈmjunɪkənt/ in the US and /kəˈmjuːnɪkənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MYOO-nih-kunt.
What does communicant mean?
- A person who receives (or is allowed to receive) the elements (i.e., bread and wine) of the sacrament of Holy Communion. (Compare also these terms: communion, Communion, Lord's Supper, Mass, Eucharist, Divine Liturgy.)
- One who communicates.
- Communicating.
Questions about saying communicant
How do you pronounce communicant?
Say kuh-MYOO-nih-kunt. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmjunɪkənt/. In British English it is /kəˈmjuːnɪkənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in communicant?
Communicant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO). Broken into parts: kuh · MYOO · nih · kunt.
Do Americans and Brits say communicant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmjunɪkənt/ and the British form is /kəˈmjuːnɪkənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.