How to Pronounce "communication"
The correct pronunciation of "communication" is kuh-MYOO-ni-KAY-shun /kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/. Tap play to hear it, say it into your mic for a free clarity check, and fix the "ko-MYOO-ni-kay-shun" habit for good.
communication
/kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/The exchange of information by speaking, writing, or other means.
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| Aspect | Common in India (incorrect) | Correct |
|---|---|---|
| Sounds like | Giving every syllable equal weight, or stressing "MYOO" or "ni". | kuh-MYOO-ni-KAY-shun /kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ |
| Stress | Often on the wrong syllable | Main stress on the fourth syllable (KAY); secondary on MYOO. |
How Do You Pronounce "communication"?
"communication" is pronounced kuh-MYOO-ni-KAY-shun /kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/. The stress is on the main stress on the fourth syllable (KAY); secondary on MYOO. As a noun, it means the exchange of information by speaking, writing, or other means.
Five syllables with the strongest beat on "KAY". The first syllable is a weak "kuh", not "koh".
Listen for the stressed syllable and copy its rhythm — getting the stress right matters more than any single sound.
Say "communication" Step by Step
Break the word down, get the stress right, then blend it back together at normal speed. Repeat each step out loud three times.
Break it into syllables
kuh-MYOO-ni-KAY-shun — say each part slowly and separately first.
Stress the right part
Main stress on the fourth syllable (KAY); secondary on MYOO. Make the stressed syllable a little louder and longer.
Nail the key sound
Five syllables with the strongest beat on "KAY". The first syllable is a weak "kuh", not "koh".
Blend and repeat
Now say "communication" at normal speed: kuh-MYOO-ni-KAY-shun. Record yourself and compare.
Minimal-Pair Drills for "communication" (2 Minutes, Out Loud)
Say each drill line aloud, slowly first, then at normal speed. On the last drill, use the mic check at the top of this page to test yourself.
okay → KAY → kuh-MYOO-ni-KAY-shun
The strongest beat is KAY, exactly like the end of "okay".
kuh → kuh-MYOO → kuh-MYOO-ni-KAY-shun
Start with a weak "kuh", not "koh"; tap the strong-weak rhythm.
NOT ko-MYOO-ni-kay-shun — kuh-MYOO-ni-KAY-shun
Main stress lands on KAY, not MYOO; keep the other syllables light.
Say at speed: "Good communication is a key job skill."
Hit KAY hardest and let the rest stay soft at full speed.
Why "communication" Is Tricky — and How to Fix It
Why this happens
Indian languages are syllable-timed, so the strong-weak rhythm of long English words is easy to flatten.
Tip: Tap the rhythm: ku-MYOO-ni-KAY-shun, hitting KAY hardest and letting the rest stay light.
Hear “communication” in a Sentence
Read each line aloud with the same rhythm. The word to listen for is in bold.
Good communication is a key job skill.
We need clear communication between teams.
Communication broke down during the project.
Words Related to "communication"
Related: communicate
Stress shifts forward: kuh-MYOO-ni-kate.
Now say it inside a sentence
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