How to Pronounce Commencement

To pronounce "commencement", say COMM-enc-em-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /kəˈmɛnsmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/kəˈmɛnsmənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “commencement”

"commencement" has 4 syllables: comm-enc-em-ent.

What does commencement mean?

noun

  1. The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing

    “The time of Henry VII nearly coincides with the commencement of what is termed modern history.”

  2. The day when degrees are conferred by colleges and universities upon students and others.

Synonyms

beginningdawnoriginrisestart

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Related words

beginningoutsetstartoffsetfirstgraduationkickoff

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "commencement"?▾

"Commencement" has 4 syllables: comm · enc · em · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "commencement"?▾

The IPA transcription of "commencement" is /kəˈmɛnsmənt/.

What does "commencement" mean?▾

Commencement: The first existence of anything; act or fact of commencing

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