How to pronounce condemnation
Say it like kon-dum-NAY-shun. Condemnation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- kon
- dum
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Condemnation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of condemnation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-dum-NAY-shun.
What does condemnation mean?
- an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable“his uncompromising condemnation of racism”
- (law) the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product or an unsafe building)
- an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
Where does condemnation come from?
From Middle English condempnacioun, from Latin condemnātiō, condemnātiōnem.
Words that rhyme with condemnation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of condemnation.
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Questions about saying condemnation
How do you pronounce condemnation?
Say kon-dum-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑndəmˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒndəmˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in condemnation?
Condemnation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: kon · dum · NAY · shun.
Is condemnation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒndəmˈneɪʃən/ (kon-dum-NAY-shun).