How to Pronounce Committed

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

committed

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kəˈmɪtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “committed”

"committed" has 3 syllables: comm-itt-ed. It rhymes with acquitted and permitted, if that helps it stick.

What does committed mean?

verb

  1. To give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to entrust; to consign; used with to or formerly unto.
  2. To put in charge of a jailer; to imprison.

adjective

  1. Obligated by a pledge to some course of action.
  2. Showing commitment.

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Words that rhyme with committed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

acquittedpermittedpittedomitteduncommittedknittedemittedtransmittedadmittedwittedbenefitedunaccredited

Related words

swornintendedattachedinvolvedbespokenaffiancedbetrothedengaged

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "committed"?▾

"Committed" has 3 syllables: comm · itt · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "committed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "committed" is /kəˈmɪtɪd/.

What does "committed" mean?▾

Committed: To give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to entrust; to consign; used with to or formerly unto.

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