How to Pronounce Comminution

To pronounce "comminution", say COMM-in-ut-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌkɒmɪˈnjuːʃ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌkɒmɪˈnjuːʃ(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “comminution”

"comminution" has 4 syllables: comm-in-ut-ion. It rhymes with imminution, if that helps it stick.

What does comminution mean?

noun

  1. (waste management) The breaking or grinding up of a material to form smaller particles.
  2. The fracture of a bone site in multiple pieces (technically, at least three); crumbling.

Synonyms

crushingpulverization

Words that rhyme with comminution

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

imminution

Related words

grindingbuckingtriturationmicrofracturingpulverizationfriationdeglomerationbeneficiation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "comminution"?▾

"Comminution" has 4 syllables: comm · in · ut · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "comminution"?▾

The IPA transcription of "comminution" is /ˌkɒmɪˈnjuːʃ(ə)n/.

What does "comminution" mean?▾

Comminution: (waste management) The breaking or grinding up of a material to form smaller particles.

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