How to pronounce condenser
Say it like KUHN-den-ser. Condenser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHN).
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- KUHN
- den
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Condenser pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- denKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of condenser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHN-den-suh.
What does condenser mean?
- A device designed to condense a gas into a liquid, either as part of a still, steam engine, refrigerator or similar machine.
- A lens (or combination of lenses) designed to gather light and focus it onto a specimen or part of a mechanism.
- A dental instrument used to pack filling into a cavity in a tooth.
Where does condenser come from?
From condense + -er.
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Questions about saying condenser
How do you pronounce condenser?
Say KUHN-den-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈkəndɛnsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkəndɛnsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in condenser?
Condenser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHN). Broken into parts: KUHN · den · ser.
Is condenser 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 /ˈkəndɛnsə/ (KUHN-den-suh).