How to Pronounce Commonplace

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “commonplace”

"commonplace" has 4 syllables: comm-onpl-ac-e. It rhymes with base and trace, if that helps it stick.

What does commonplace mean?

noun

  1. A platitude or cliché.
  2. Something that is ordinary; something commonly done or occurring.

verb

  1. To make a commonplace book.
  2. To enter in a commonplace book, or to reduce to general heads.

adjective

  1. Ordinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.

Synonyms

routineundistinguishedunexceptional

Antonyms

distinguishedinimitableunique

Words that rhyme with commonplace

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

basetracecaseembracepaceaceshowcasefacespacedisgraceapaceefface

Related words

prosaicclichebanalityhackneyedtriteplatitudebanaltrivial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "commonplace"?▾

"Commonplace" has 4 syllables: comm · onpl · ac · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "commonplace"?▾

The IPA transcription of "commonplace" is /ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/.

What does "commonplace" mean?▾

Commonplace: A platitude or cliché.

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