How to Pronounce "commissioned"
word
/kəˈmɪʃənd/
kuh-MISH-und
/kəmˈɪʃənd/
kuh-MISH-und
Definition
Given official or formal order to do something, often as a job or task. Can also mean made specially by someone for a particular purpose.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kəˈmɪʃənd/
British English
/kəmˈɪʃənd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-MISH-und
UK
kuh-MISH-und
Listen in Context
The artist was commissioned to create a mural for the city hall.
She became a commissioned officer in the army after training.
The company commissioned a report on climate change.
This statue was commissioned by the queen herself.