How to Pronounce Commend

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/kəˈmɛnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “commend”

"commend" has 2 syllables: comm-end. It rhymes with contend and comprehend, if that helps it stick.

What does commend mean?

noun

  1. Commendation; praise.
  2. (in the plural) Compliments; greetings.

verb

  1. To congratulate or reward.

    “The schoolboy was commended for raising the alarm about the burning building.”

  2. To praise or acclaim.

Words that rhyme with commend

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contendcomprehendapprehendtranscendcondescendattendportendmendfriendextendbenddescend

Related words

recommendrememberpraisepraiseworthycomplimentappreciatedapplaudappreciate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "commend"?▾

"Commend" has 2 syllables: comm · end.

What is the IPA transcription of "commend"?▾

The IPA transcription of "commend" is /kəˈmɛnd/.

What does "commend" mean?▾

Commend: Commendation; praise.

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