How to Pronounce "have a good command of"
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /kəˈmænd/ /ˈəv
HAV uh GUUD kuh-MAND uhv
hæv/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈʊd/ /kəmˈɑːnd/ /ˈɒv
hav uh GUUD kum-AHND ov
Definition
To be very skilled at using a language, subject, or skill. It means you can understand and use it well.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /kəˈmænd/ /ˈəv
British English
hæv/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈʊd/ /kəmˈɑːnd/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV uh GUUD kuh-MAND uhv
UK
hav uh GUUD kum-AHND ov
Listen in Context
She has a good command of Spanish.
You have a good command of mathematics.
He has a good command of the rules.
I wish I had a good command of French for my trip.