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How to pronounce commercially

commercially
/kəˈmɜːʃəli/
4 syllables, stress on the second

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Commercially, 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.
/ɜː/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce commercially?

Commercially is pronounced /kəˈmɜːʃəli/ in American English.

How many syllables are in commercially?

Commercially has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in commercially?

The second syllable: /kəˈmɜːʃəli/.

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