How to Pronounce Committal

To pronounce "committal", say COMM-itt-al — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈmɪtəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kəˈmɪtəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “committal”

"committal" has 3 syllables: comm-itt-al. It rhymes with belittle and little, if that helps it stick.

What does committal mean?

noun

  1. The act of entrusting something to someone.
  2. The act of committing someone to confinement; an order for someone's imprisonment.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to a committee.
  2. Of or relating to commitment.

Words that rhyme with committal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

belittlelittleacquittalwhittlenoncommittalhospitaltittlesmittlevittleskittletransmittal

Related words

consignmentcommitmentadmissionattendancereferralappearanceindictmentremand

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "committal"?▾

"Committal" has 3 syllables: comm · itt · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "committal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "committal" is /kəˈmɪtəl/.

What does "committal" mean?▾

Committal: The act of entrusting something to someone.

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