How to Pronounce "commence"
word
/kəˈmɛns/
kuh-MENS
/kəmˈɛns/
kuh-MENS
Definition
To begin or start something, especially in a formal context.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kəˈmɛns/
British English
/kəmˈɛns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-MENS
UK
kuh-MENS
Listen in Context
The ceremony will commence at 10 a.m.
We will commence the meeting after lunch.
Construction will commence in June.
Once everyone is seated, we can commence.