How to Pronounce "commencing"
word
/kəˈmɛnsɪŋ/
kuh-MEN-sing
/kəmˈɛnsɪŋ/
kuh-MEN-sing
Definition
Starting or beginning something. Often used in more formal or official situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kəˈmɛnsɪŋ/
British English
/kəmˈɛnsɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-MEN-sing
UK
kuh-MEN-sing
Listen in Context
The meeting is commencing now.
School will be commencing next week.
The concert is commencing at 8 PM.
We’ll be commencing work on the project as soon as the funds arrive.