How to pronounce condescended
Say it like kon-dih-SEN-did. Condescended has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
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- kon
- dih
- SEN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Condescended pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of condescended
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-dih-SEN-did.
What does condescended mean?
- simple past and past participle of condescend How to pronounce condescend
Words that rhyme with condescended
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Questions about saying condescended
How do you pronounce condescended?
Say kon-dih-SEN-did. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑndɪˈsɛndɪd/. In British English it is /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in condescended?
Condescended has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: kon · dih · SEN · did.
Is condescended 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 /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪd/ (kon-dih-SEN-did).