How to Pronounce Command

To pronounce "command", say COMM-and — 2 syllables, IPA /kəˈmɑːnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/kəˈmɑːnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “command”

"command" has 2 syllables: comm-and. It rhymes with reprimand and expand, if that helps it stick.

What does command mean?

noun

An order to do something.
“I was given a command to cease shooting.”
The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.
“to have command of an army”

verb

To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
“The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner.”
To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.
“to command an army or a ship”

Synonyms

decree order

Words that rhyme with command

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reprimand expand demand understand band land brand stand offhand grand hinterland hand

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "command"?▾

"Command" has 2 syllables: comm · and.

What is the IPA transcription of "command"?▾

The IPA transcription of "command" is /kəˈmɑːnd/.

What does "command" mean?▾

Command: An order to do something.

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