How do you pronounce "commence"?

In American English: /kəˈmɛns/ (kuh-MEHNS). In British English: /kəmˈɛns/ (kuhm-EHNS). In Canadian English: /kəˈmɛns/ (kuh-MEHNS). In Australian English: /kəmˈɛns/ (kuhm-EHNS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈmɛns/ (kuh-MEHNS), while in British English it's /kəmˈɛns/ (kuhm-EHNS).

How to Pronounce "commence"

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commence

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/kəˈmɛns/

kuh-MEHNS

Syllable Breakdown

kəcom·mɛnsmence

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