How to pronounce commuter
Say it like kuh-MYOO-ter. Commuter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO).
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- kuh
- MYOO
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commuter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of commuter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-MYOO-tuh.
What does commuter mean?
- One who commutes (etymology 1).
- To and from work and home.
- Using public transport.
Where does commuter come from?
The sense of "one who travels to work" derives via commutation ticket, an early form of season ticket.
Words that rhyme with commuter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of commuter.
Questions about saying commuter
How do you pronounce commuter?
Say kuh-MYOO-ter. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmjutɚ/. In British English it is /kəˈmjuːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commuter?
Commuter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO). Broken into parts: kuh · MYOO · ter.
Is commuter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəˈmjuːtə/ (kuh-MYOO-tuh).