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How to pronounce commensurate

commensurate
/kəˈmensərət/
4 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /kəˈmensərɪt/.

Commensurate, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce commensurate?

Commensurate is pronounced /kəˈmensərət/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /kəˈmensərɪt/, is also used.

How many syllables are in commensurate?

Commensurate has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in commensurate?

The second syllable: /kəˈmensərət/.

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