How to pronounce commuting
Say it like kuh-MYOO-ting. Commuting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/kəˈmjutɪŋ/kuh-MYOO-ting
UK British/kəˈmjuːtɪŋ/kuh-MYOO-ting
- kuh
- MYOO
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commuting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of commuting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-MYOO-ting.
What does commuting mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of commute How to pronounce commute
- travel between home and workplace
- travel by public transportation such as by jeepney
- Causing, or involved in commutation
Words that rhyme with commuting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of commuting.
Questions about saying commuting
How do you pronounce commuting?
Say kuh-MYOO-ting. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmjutɪŋ/. In British English it is /kəˈmjuːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commuting?
Commuting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO). Broken into parts: kuh · MYOO · ting.
Is commuting 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 /kəˈmjuːtɪŋ/ (kuh-MYOO-ting).