How to pronounce commerce

Say it like this: /ˈkɑ.mɚs/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈkɑ.mɚs/

British/ˈkɒ.mɜːs/

What does commerce mean?

nounThe exchange or buying and selling of commodities; especially the exchange of merchandise, on a large scale, between different places or communities; extended trade or traffic.

Social intercourse; the dealings of one person or class in society with another; familiarity.

Sexual intercourse.

“carnal commerce”

verbTo carry on trade; to traffic.

To hold conversation; to communicate.

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