How to Pronounce Commanded

To pronounce "commanded", say COMM-and-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈmɑːndɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kəˈmɑːndɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “commanded”

"commanded" has 3 syllables: comm-and-ed. It rhymes with candid and reprimanded, if that helps it stick.

What does commanded mean?

verb

  1. To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

    “The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner.”

  2. 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

decreeorder

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Words that rhyme with commanded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

candidreprimandedunderhandeddemandedstrandedexpandedevenhandedbackhandedhandedlandedbrandedbanded

Related words

controlbiddingmasterydominateinstructionrequirestatementcompel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "commanded"?▾

"Commanded" has 3 syllables: comm · and · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "commanded"?▾

The IPA transcription of "commanded" is /kəˈmɑːndɪd/.

What does "commanded" mean?▾

Commanded: To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.

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