How to Pronounce "commons"
word
ˈkɑmənz
KAH-muhnz
kˈɒmənz
KOM-uhnz
Definition
'Commons' refers to land or resources that are owned or used by everyone in a community, not by individuals. It can also mean a dining or meeting hall in schools or colleges.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑmənz
British English
kˈɒmənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAH-muhnz
UK
KOM-uhnz
Listen in Context
The villagers brought their animals to graze on the commons.
Students can eat lunch in the commons at noon.
The university built a new commons for gatherings.
Some say the internet is the new global commons.