How do you pronounce "commencing"?

In American English: /kəˈmɛnsɪŋ/ (kuh-MEHNS-ing). In British English: /kəmˈɛnsɪŋ/ (kuhm-EHNS-ing). In Canadian English: /kəˈmɛnsɪŋ/ (kuh-MEHNS-ing). In Australian English: /kəmˈɛnsɪŋ/ (kuhm-EHNS-ing).

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

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

How to Pronounce "commencing"

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commencing

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/kəˈmɛnsɪŋ/

kuh-MEHNS-ing

Syllable Breakdown

kəcom·mɛnsmenc·ɪŋing

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