How to pronounce condensing
Say it like kun-DEN-sing. Condensing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN).
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- kun
- DEN
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Condensing 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.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of condensing
American and British speakers say condensing in essentially the same way: /kənˈdɛnsɪŋ/ in the US and /kənˈdɛnsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-DEN-sing.
What does condensing mean?
- present participle and gerund of condense How to pronounce condense
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Words that rhyme with condensing
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Questions about saying condensing
How do you pronounce condensing?
Say kun-DEN-sing. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdɛnsɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈdɛnsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in condensing?
Condensing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN). Broken into parts: kun · DEN · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say condensing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈdɛnsɪŋ/ and the British form is /kənˈdɛnsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.