How to Pronounce "commissioner"
word
/kəˈmɪʃənɝ/
kuh-MI-shuh-nur
/kəmˈɪʃənɐ/
kuh-MI-shuh-nuh
Definition
A commissioner is an official person with authority in a government department, organization, or sports league. The exact role depends on the context, but it usually involves making decisions, supervising others, or managing an area of responsibility.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kəˈmɪʃənɝ/
British English
/kəmˈɪʃənɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-MI-shuh-nur
UK
kuh-MI-shuh-nuh
Listen in Context
The commissioner spoke to the press this morning.
She works for the city commissioner.
The league commissioner changed the rules.
The commissioner is under pressure to explain what happened.