How to pronounce communion
Say it like kuh-MYOO-nyun. Communion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO).
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- kuh
- MYOO
- nyun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Communion 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.
- nyunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of communion
American and British speakers say communion in essentially the same way: /kəˈmjunjən/ in the US and /kəˈmjuːnjən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MYOO-nyun.
What does communion mean?
- the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist“the governor took Communion with the rest of the congregation”
- sharing thoughts and feelings
- (Christianity) a group of Christians with a common religious faith who practice the same rites
Where does communion come from?
From Middle English comunioun, communyoun, from Anglo-Norman comunion or Middle French communion, from Ecclesiastical Latin commūniō (“communion”), from Latin commūnis.
Words that rhyme with communion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of communion.
Questions about saying communion
How do you pronounce communion?
Say kuh-MYOO-nyun. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmjunjən/. In British English it is /kəˈmjuːnjən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in communion?
Communion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO). Broken into parts: kuh · MYOO · nyun.
Do Americans and Brits say communion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmjunjən/ and the British form is /kəˈmjuːnjən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.