How to pronounce condensed
Say it like kun-DENST. Condensed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DENST).
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- kun
- DENST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Condensed 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.
- DENSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of condensed
American and British speakers say condensed in essentially the same way: /kənˈdɛnst/ in the US and /kənˈdɛnst/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-DENST.
What does condensed mean?
- simple past and past participle of condense How to pronounce condense
- Highly concentrated, or packed into a small space.
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Words that rhyme with condensed
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Questions about saying condensed
How do you pronounce condensed?
Say kun-DENST. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdɛnst/. In British English it is /kənˈdɛnst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in condensed?
Condensed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DENST). Broken into parts: kun · DENST.
Do Americans and Brits say condensed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈdɛnst/ and the British form is /kənˈdɛnst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.