commune

How to Split "commune" into Syllables

The word commune is divided into 3 syllables: com·mu·ne. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• com — 1st syllable
• mu — 2nd syllable
• ne — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of commune:

• IPA: /ˈkɒmjuːn/

📖 Definitions

1. commune (countable and uncountable, plural communes)
2. A small community, often rural, whose members share in the ownership of property, and in the division of labour; the members of such a community.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English commune, comune, from Old French comune, commune, from Medieval Latin commūnia, from Latin commūne (“community, state”), from commūnis (“common”). Doublet of comune. See also community, communion, common. From Middle English communen, comunen, from Old French comuner (formed from comun (“common”)) and comunier (“to share”) (from Latin commūnico). Doublet of communicate. From Middle Dutch commune, from Old French commune, from Latin communia. Borrowed fro...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare commune with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
commune	3	com·mu·ne
cognomen	3	cog-no-men
Chennai	2	chen-nai
comm	1	comm
chicane	3	chi-ca-ne

🔗 Related Words

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