How to Pronounce "commandment"
word
/kəˈmændmənt/
kuh-MAND-muhnt
/kəmˈɑːndmənt/
kuh-MAHND-muhnt
Definition
A commandment is an important rule or law, especially one given by God or a religious authority.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kəˈmændmənt/
British English
/kəmˈɑːndmənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-MAND-muhnt
UK
kuh-MAHND-muhnt
Listen in Context
The fifth commandment says to honor your father and mother.
There are ten commandments in the Bible.
A commandment is a rule to follow in my religion.
He broke one of the commandments, and he feels very guilty.