How to Pronounce Commerce

To pronounce "commerce", say COMM-erc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /kɒˈmɜːs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/kɒˈmɜːs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “commerce”

"commerce" has 3 syllables: comm-erc-e.

What does commerce mean?

noun

  1. The exchange or buying and selling of commodities; especially the exchange of merchandise, on a large scale, between different places or communities; extended trade or traffic.
  2. Social intercourse; the dealings of one person or class in society with another; familiarity.

verb

  1. To carry on trade; to traffic.
  2. To hold intercourse; to commune.

Synonyms

communicationcommuniondealingsinterchangeintercoursetradetraffic

Related words

commercialismmercantilismmarkettradebusinessbrokeringretailtrading

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "commerce"?▾

"Commerce" has 3 syllables: comm · erc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "commerce"?▾

The IPA transcription of "commerce" is /kɒˈmɜːs/.

What does "commerce" mean?▾

Commerce: The exchange or buying and selling of commodities; especially the exchange of merchandise, on a large scale, between different places or communities; extended trade or traffic.

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