How to Pronounce Commercial

To pronounce "commercial", say comm-ERC-ial — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈmɝʃəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/kəˈmɝʃəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kəmˈɜːʃəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “commercial”

Break "commercial" into 3 beats and lean on "ERC" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with uncontroversial and controversial, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: commerical — easy to mix up when writing.

What does commercial mean?

noun

  1. An advertisement in a common media format, usually radio or television.
  2. A commercial trader, as opposed to an individual speculator.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to commerce.
  2. (aviation) Designating an airport that serves passenger and/or cargo flights.

Words that rhyme with commercial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

uncontroversialcontroversialinertialnoncontroversialinfomercialnoncommercialcommericalherschelleurocommercialherschelpershallurschel

Related words

technicalbusinessmercantiletrademoneymakingmercenaryinferiorcommercialized

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "commercial"?▾

"Commercial" has 3 syllables: comm · erc · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "commercial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "commercial" is /kəˈmɝʃəɫ/.

What does "commercial" mean?▾

Commercial: An advertisement in a common media format, usually radio or television.

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