How to Pronounce Commissar

To pronounce "commissar", say COMM-iss-ar — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌkɒmɪ.ˈsɑː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌkɒmɪ.ˈsɑː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “commissar”

"commissar" has 3 syllables: comm-iss-ar. It rhymes with char and bar, if that helps it stick.

What does commissar mean?

noun

  1. An official of the Communist Party, often attached to a military unit, who was responsible for political education.
  2. In the early Soviet Union, the head of a commissariat.

Words that rhyme with commissar

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

charbarreservoirbizarreavatarsubparseminarrepertoiresparcinnabarlodestartar

Related words

plenipotentiarycommissionermembercommissairememberskomissarpolitrukcommissariat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "commissar"?▾

"Commissar" has 3 syllables: comm · iss · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "commissar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "commissar" is /ˌkɒmɪ.ˈsɑː/.

What does "commissar" mean?▾

Commissar: An official of the Communist Party, often attached to a military unit, who was responsible for political education.

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