How do you pronounce "commencement"?

In American English: /kəˈmɛnsmənt/ (kuh-MEHNSM-uhnt). In British English: /kəmˈɛnsmənt/ (kuhm-EHNSM-uhnt). In Canadian English: /kəˈmɛnsmənt/ (kuh-MEHNSM-uhnt). In Australian English: /kəmˈɛnsmənt/ (kuhm-EHNSM-uhnt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈmɛnsmənt/ (kuh-MEHNSM-uhnt), while in British English it's /kəmˈɛnsmənt/ (kuhm-EHNSM-uhnt).

How to Pronounce "commencement"

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commencement

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/kəˈmɛnsmənt/

kuh-MEHNSM-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

kəcom·mɛnsmmence·əntment

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