How to Pronounce Commodore

To pronounce "commodore", say COMM-od-or-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkɑmədɔɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

commodore

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkɑmədɔɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “commodore”

"commodore" has 4 syllables: comm-od-or-e. It rhymes with implore and core, if that helps it stick.

What does commodore mean?

noun

  1. A naval officer holding a rank between captain and rear admiral.
  2. A (temporary) commander over a collection of ships who is not an admiral.

Synonyms

CDRECOMOflag captainfleet captaingradeseniorsenior captainshipmaster

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Words that rhyme with commodore

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

implorecorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoregoresorelorerapport

Related words

admiralradmcolonelbrigadiercommandervice-admiralrear-admiralshipmaster

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "commodore"?▾

"Commodore" has 4 syllables: comm · od · or · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "commodore"?▾

The IPA transcription of "commodore" is /ˈkɑmədɔɹ/.

What does "commodore" mean?▾

Commodore: A naval officer holding a rank between captain and rear admiral.

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