How to Pronounce "commence with"

expression

kəˈmɛns/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ

kuh-MENS with

kəmˈɛns/ /wˈɪð

kuh-MENS with

Definition

To start something by first doing a particular thing or including a certain part. Often used in formal or written contexts.

American English

kəˈmɛns/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ

British English

kəmˈɛns/ /wˈɪð

kuh-MENS with

The ceremony will commence with a short speech.

Students should commence with chapter one.

Please commence with the test when you are ready.

The meeting will commence with a review of last month's results.