How to Pronounce "commandant"
word
/ˌkɑmənˈdɑnt/
kom-uhn-DAHNT
/kˈɒmɑːndˌænt/
KOM-ahnd-ant
Definition
A commanding officer, especially the head of a military academy, prison camp, or a military post. Also used as a rank in some armed forces.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌkɑmənˈdɑnt/
British English
/kˈɒmɑːndˌænt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kom-uhn-DAHNT
UK
KOM-ahnd-ant
Listen in Context
The commandant rarely left his office, but when he did, everyone stood at attention.
The commandant of the prison camp enforced strict rules.
The commandant addressed the new recruits on their first day.
She was appointed as the first female commandant of the academy.