How do you pronounce "commander"?

In American English: /kəˈmændɝ/ (kuh-MAND-ur). In British English: /kəmˈɑːndə/ (kuhm-AHND-uh). In Canadian English: /kəˈmændɝ/ (kuh-MAND-ur). In Australian English: /kəmˈandə/ (kuhm-AND).

Is "commander" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈmændɝ/ (kuh-MAND-ur), while in British English it's /kəmˈɑːndə/ (kuhm-AHND-uh).

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commander

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/kəˈmændɝ/

kuh-MAND-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kəcom·mændman·ɝder

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