How to pronounce condensation
Say it like kahn-dun-SAY-shun. Condensation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY).
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- kahn
- dun
- SAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Condensation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SAYSay 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 condensation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-den-SAY-shun.
What does condensation mean?
- The act or process of condensing or of being condensed.
- The state of being condensed.
- The conversion of a gas to a liquid.
Where does condensation come from?
From condense + -ation, borrowed from Latin condēnsātiō, condēnsātiōnem.
Words that rhyme with condensation
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Questions about saying condensation
How do you pronounce condensation?
Say kahn-dun-SAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑndənˈseɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in condensation?
Condensation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY). Broken into parts: kahn · dun · SAY · shun.
Is condensation 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 /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/ (kon-den-SAY-shun).