How to Pronounce "cause a commotion"
expression
ˈkɑz/, /ˈkɔz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /kəˈmoʊʃən
KAWZ uh kuh-MOH-shuhn
kˈɔːz/ /æɪ/ /kəmˈəʊʃən
KAWZ uh kuh-MOH-shuhn
Definition
To do something that makes a lot of noise, excitement, or disturbance, often drawing unwanted attention.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑz/, /ˈkɔz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /kəˈmoʊʃən
British English
kˈɔːz/ /æɪ/ /kəmˈəʊʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWZ uh kuh-MOH-shuhn
UK
KAWZ uh kuh-MOH-shuhn
Listen in Context
The kids caused a commotion in the library.
He didn't mean to cause a commotion at the meeting.
Please don't cause a commotion while I'm on the phone.
Someone caused a commotion by shouting "Fire!" in the crowded mall.