How to Pronounce "commandeering"
word
ˌkɑmənˈdɪɹ
kom-uhn-DEER-ing
kɒmɑːndˈiəɹɪŋ
kom-ahn-DEE-uh-ring
Definition
Commandeering means taking something, especially property or resources, for official or military use, often without the owner's consent.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɑmənˈdɪɹ
British English
kɒmɑːndˈiəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kom-uhn-DEER-ing
UK
kom-ahn-DEE-uh-ring
Listen in Context
The army was commandeering trucks to transport supplies.
Officials are commandeering local buildings for emergency shelters.
They are commandeering private land for the new highway.
Protesters were upset about the government commandeering their homes without warning.