How to pronounce communities
Say it like kuh-MYOO-nuh-teez. Communities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO).
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- kuh
- MYOO
- nuh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Communities 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of communities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-MYOO-nih-teez.
What does communities mean?
- plural of community How to pronounce community
Questions about saying communities
How do you pronounce communities?
Say kuh-MYOO-nuh-teez. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmjunətiz/. In British English it is /kəˈmjuːnɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in communities?
Communities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO). Broken into parts: kuh · MYOO · nuh · teez.
Is communities pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kəˈmjuːnɪtiz/ (kuh-MYOO-nih-teez).