How to Pronounce "noncommissioned"
word
ˌnɑn.kəˈmɪʃ.ənd
non-kuh-MISH-und
ˌnɒn.kəˈmɪʃ.ənd
non-kuh-MISH-und
Definition
Describes military officers who have not earned a commission; usually refers to mid-level ranks such as sergeants or corporals, below commissioned officers.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌnɑn.kəˈmɪʃ.ənd
British English
ˌnɒn.kəˈmɪʃ.ənd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
non-kuh-MISH-und
UK
non-kuh-MISH-und
Listen in Context
A sergeant is a noncommissioned officer in the army.
Corporal is a common noncommissioned rank.
Noncommissioned staff have experience leading small teams.
Many noncommissioned officers start as privates and work their way up.