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How to pronounce “commence

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Pronunciation guide for commence

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of commence with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
What AI is -- and isn'tand if these clinical tests commence and our data holds up,
Definition summary
(intransitive) To begin, start.

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How to pronounce commence

What AI is -- and isn't

and if these clinical tests commence and our data holds up,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “commence

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To begin, start.
  • (transitive) To begin, start.
  • (transitive) To begin to be, or to act as.
  • (UK, intransitive, dated) To take a degree at a university.

Practice Nearby Words

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