How to pronounce aircondition
Say it like AIR-kun-dish-un. Aircondition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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- AIR
- kun
- dish
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aircondition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dishGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aircondition
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-kun-dish-un.
What does aircondition mean?
- Alternative form of air-condition.
Questions about saying aircondition
How do you pronounce aircondition?
Say AIR-kun-dish-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrkənˌdɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˈɛəkənˌdɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aircondition?
Aircondition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · kun · dish · un.
Is aircondition pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛəkənˌdɪʃən/ (AIR-kun-dish-un).