American English

How to pronounce commandant

nounC1

kahmnDAHNT

/ˌkʰɑ.mn̩ˈdɑnt̚/

3 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

an officer who is in charge of a military unit, base, or institution

What to listen for

“Commandant” is usually pronounced /ˌkʰɑ.mn̩ˈdænt̚/. You may also hear /ˌkʰɑ.mn̩ˈdɑnt̚/; both pronunciations refer to the same military title.

Usual pronunciation/ˌkʰɑ.mn̩ˈdænt̚/

Less common pronunciation/ˌkʰɑ.mn̩ˈdɑnt̚/

nounformalless common

an officer who is in charge of a military unit, base, or institution

The commandant welcomed the new recruits.

Good to know

This word is used mainly in military contexts.

Common phrases & grammar

military academy commandant · commandant of the Marine Corps