How to Pronounce Commonwealth

To pronounce "commonwealth", say COMM-onw-ealth — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɔmənˌwɛlθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˈkɔmənˌwɛlθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “commonwealth”

"commonwealth" has 3 syllables: comm-onw-ealth. It rhymes with health and stealth, if that helps it stick.

What does commonwealth mean?

noun

  1. The well-being of a community.
  2. The entirety of a (secular) society, a polity, a state.

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Words that rhyme with commonwealth

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healthstealthwealthaccuhealthbelthmetrahealth

Related words

nationrepublicdemocracycountrystatelandcommunityleague

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "commonwealth"?▾

"Commonwealth" has 3 syllables: comm · onw · ealth.

What is the IPA transcription of "commonwealth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "commonwealth" is /ˈkɔmənˌwɛlθ/.

What does "commonwealth" mean?▾

Commonwealth: The well-being of a community.

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