commence
ka-MENS
kamens
/kəˈmɛns/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “commence” is spelled “kamens”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | k | a | m | e | n | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /k/ | /ə/ | /m/ | /ɛ/ | /n/ | /s/ |
English writes “commence” with
8 letters for 6 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“kamens” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “commence”
oncesincechancedancesenseevidencedifferenceexperienceprinceinsurance
“commence” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “commence”?
“commence” is pronounced ka-MENS — IPA /kəˈmɛns/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “kamens”.
How many syllables are in “commence”?
“commence” has 2 syllables: ka-MENS (the capitalized syllable is stressed).