The English word "common" is pronounced as /ˈkɒmən/ or /ˈkɑːmən/ depending on the accent. Here's a breakdown of the pronunciation:
- com - The "com" part is pronounced like "kum" in British English or "kam" in American English, with the "o" sounding like the "o" in "not" or "father" respectively.
- mon - The "mon" part is pronounced like "muhn" or "mən," with a neutral or schwa sound for the "o."
So, when you say "common," it sounds like "kum-muhn" or "kam-muhn" depending on the accent.