How to Pronounce Commensurate

To pronounce "commensurate", say COMM-ens-ur-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /kəˈmɛnʃəɹət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/kəˈmɛnʃəɹət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “commensurate”

"commensurate" has 5 syllables: comm-ens-ur-at-e.

What does commensurate mean?

verb

  1. To reduce to a common measure.
  2. To proportionate; to adjust.

adjective

  1. Of a proportionate or similar measurable standard.
  2. Describing a crystal in which every atom or molecule is placed in the same relative position

Antonyms

discommensurateincommensurate

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Related words

commensurableproportionatecorrespondingcoextensivecoterminousproportionequivalentcongruent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "commensurate"?▾

"Commensurate" has 5 syllables: comm · ens · ur · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "commensurate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "commensurate" is /kəˈmɛnʃəɹət/.

What does "commensurate" mean?▾

Commensurate: To reduce to a common measure.

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