How to Pronounce "common ground"
expression
KAH-muhn GROWND
KOM-uhn GROWND
Definition
A shared interest, belief, or position that helps people understand each other or agree, especially when they have differences.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑmən/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
British English
kˈɒmən/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAH-muhn GROWND
UK
KOM-uhn GROWND
Listen in Context
We need to find common ground before we can work together.
The two groups have little common ground.
We discussed until we found common ground.
Even though our backgrounds are different, we still have common ground.