How to pronounce condense
Say it like kun-DENS. Condense has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DENS).
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- kun
- DENS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Condense pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DENSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of condense
American and British speakers say condense in essentially the same way: /kənˈdɛns/ in the US and /kənˈdɛns/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-DENS.
What does condense mean?
- To concentrate toward the essence by making more close, compact, or dense, thereby decreasing size or volume.“An abridged dictionary can be further condensed to pocket size.”
- To transform from a gaseous state into a liquid state via condensation.
- To be transformed from a gaseous state into a liquid state.“Water condenses on the window on cold days because of the warm air inside.”
Where does condense come from?
Borrowed from Middle French condenser, from Latin condēnsō.
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Questions about saying condense
How do you pronounce condense?
Say kun-DENS. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdɛns/. In British English it is /kənˈdɛns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in condense?
Condense has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DENS). Broken into parts: kun · DENS.
Do Americans and Brits say condense the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈdɛns/ and the British form is /kənˈdɛns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.