Proper Pronunciation Guide

communiqué

[kə mju nə ke͜i]

Tips:

  • Pronounce this word as four syllables, stressing the last syllable, which is pronounced like the woman’s name “Kaye.”
  • Pronounce the first letter “u” like the name of the letter itself—
    /ju/.
  • Pronounce both the letters “o” and “i” as the weak schwa vowel—
    /ə/.

Practice Sentence:

The parties in the dispute released a communiqué stating the terms of their agreement.

Definition:

  • (noun) An official announcement or document released to the press or public usually by a government.

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