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.
