How to Pronounce "commies"
word
ˈkɑmiz
KAH-meez
kəmˈɪz
kuh-MIZ
Definition
A slang and often derogatory term for communists, commonly used to refer to people who support communist ideas or the Communist Party.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑmiz
British English
kəmˈɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAH-meez
UK
kuh-MIZ
Listen in Context
Some people called the protesters commies because they wanted social changes.
He used to say that only commies would support those ideas.
During the Cold War, people feared the commies might take over.
Don’t listen to him—he calls anyone he disagrees with a commie these days.