How to Pronounce Commandment

To pronounce "commandment", say COMM-andm-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈmɑːndmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/kəˈmɑːndmənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “commandment”

"commandment" has 3 syllables: comm-andm-ent. It rhymes with mandment, if that helps it stick.

What does commandment mean?

noun

  1. A divinely ordained command, especially one of the Ten Commandments.
  2. Something that must be obeyed; a command or edict.

Words that rhyme with commandment

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mandment

Related words

preceptleadershipcommandmandateimperativecommanderorderinjunction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "commandment"?▾

"Commandment" has 3 syllables: comm · andm · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "commandment"?▾

The IPA transcription of "commandment" is /kəˈmɑːndmənt/.

What does "commandment" mean?▾

Commandment: A divinely ordained command, especially one of the Ten Commandments.

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