How to Pronounce "commit"
word
/kəˈmɪt/
kuh-MIT
/kəmˈɪt/
kuh-MIT
Definition
To commit means to promise yourself to something, to do something serious like a crime or mistake, or to officially place someone in an institution or send something for a purpose. The meaning depends strongly on context.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kəˈmɪt/
British English
/kəmˈɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-MIT
UK
kuh-MIT
Listen in Context
He was arrested for committing a crime.
I want to commit to this project for six months.
She is ready to commit to the team.
If we're going to do this, we need to fully commit.