How to Pronounce Commenced

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kəˈmɛnst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “commenced”

"commenced" has 3 syllables: comm-enc-ed. It rhymes with incensed and against, if that helps it stick.

What does commenced mean?

verb

  1. To begin, start.
  2. To begin to be, or to act as.

Antonyms

ceasestop

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Words that rhyme with commenced

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

incensedagainstcondenseddispensedsensedtensedunfencedfenced

Related words

activatedappearedbecamebeganbeginbeginningbeginsbegun

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "commenced"?▾

"Commenced" has 3 syllables: comm · enc · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "commenced"?▾

The IPA transcription of "commenced" is /kəˈmɛnst/.

What does "commenced" mean?▾

Commenced: To begin, start.

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