How to pronounce commutation
Say it like kah-myuh-TAY-shun. Commutation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- kah
- myuh
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commutation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- myuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of commutation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ko-myoo-TAY-shun.
What does commutation mean?
- Specifically, the substitution of one kind of payment for another, especially a switch to monetary payment from obligations of labor.
- The change to a lesser penalty or punishment by the State
- Substitution, as a means of discriminating between phonemes.
Where does commutation come from?
From French commutation, from Latin commūtātiōnem, accusative singular of commūtātiō.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with commutation
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Questions about saying commutation
How do you pronounce commutation?
Say kah-myuh-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑmjəˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /kɒmjuːˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commutation?
Commutation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: kah · myuh · TAY · shun.
Is commutation 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 /kɒmjuːˈteɪʃən/ (ko-myoo-TAY-shun).