Pronunciation

How to pronounce “commitment

“commitment” is pronounced /kəmɪtmənt/ — 3 syllables.
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commitment

/kəmɪtmənt/

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3 syllables. Stress the 'mit' part (say it longer and louder) and let the others relax — unstressed vowels often soften to a lazy /ə/.
Meaning

the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose

a man of energy and commitment

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