How do you pronounce "commute"?

In American English: /kəˈmjuːt/ (kuh-MYOOT). In British English: /kəmjˈuːt/ (kuhmy-OOT). In Canadian English: /kəˈmjuːt/ (kuh-MYOOT). In Australian English: /kəmjˈuːt/ (kuhmy-OOT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈmjuːt/ (kuh-MYOOT), while in British English it's /kəmjˈuːt/ (kuhmy-OOT).

How to Pronounce "commute"

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commute

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/kəˈmjuːt/

kuh-MYOOT

Syllable Breakdown

kəcom·mjuːtmute

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