French · Difficult words
How to pronounce commissariat in French
commissariat
Police station
French of France · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
commissariat is pronounced /kɔ.mi.sa.ʁja/ in French. In commissariat: The final written t is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /kɔ.mi.sa.ʁja/. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in commissariat
Read commissariat in these IPA segments: kɔ · mi · sa · ʁja. Dots and stress marks identify the boundaries shown in the reference; these symbols are not English spelling. French prominence belongs to the spoken phrase. Do not impose a heavy English-style stress on every isolated word.
1.The final written t
In commissariat: The final written t is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /kɔ.mi.sa.ʁja/.
Watch out: Connected speech can differ, especially where liaison is possible. Do not generalize this word’s ending to every French word.
2.The French r /ʁ/
In commissariat: Use gentle friction toward the back of the mouth. Keep the tongue tip relaxed while connecting r to its neighboring vowel.
Watch out: Avoid a strong English curled r or adding a vowel before the consonant.
3.The open /ɔ/ vowel
In commissariat: Round the lips and keep a relatively open jaw. Sustain one vowel rather than moving toward a w sound.
Watch out: English “oh” often moves during the vowel; follow the steadier sound in the recording.
4.Front-vowel position
In commissariat: Listen for the distinction between the closer /i/ and the more relaxed /ɪ/ when shown. Keep your tongue toward the front.
Watch out: Do not decide vowel quality from English spelling alone.
Hear it in context
Je dois aller au commissariat ce matin.
I have to go to the police station this morning.
Listen once, say it aloud, then replay at 1.00×. Keep the word connected to the surrounding sentence rather than giving every syllable equal weight.
Pronunciation and variety
commissariat is presented using French of France. Regional accents and connected speech can change details. The isolated word and the example let you compare the dictionary form with a short spoken context.
The English-style respelling is approximate. Use the IPA and recording together for vowel quality and consonants that do not have an exact English equivalent.
Meaning and everyday use
Questions about commissariat
How do you pronounce commissariat?
commissariat is pronounced /kɔ.mi.sa.ʁja/ in French. In commissariat: The final written t is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /kɔ.mi.sa.ʁja/. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In commissariat: The final written t is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /kɔ.mi.sa.ʁja/. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
