How to pronounce condescendingly
Say it like kon-dih-SEN-ding-lee. Condescendingly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
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- kon
- dih
- SEN
- ding
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Condescendingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konKeep this part quick and light. 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of condescendingly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-dih-SEN-ding-lee.
What does condescendingly mean?
- In a condescending manner.
Where does condescendingly come from?
From condescending + -ly.
Questions about saying condescendingly
How do you pronounce condescendingly?
Say kon-dih-SEN-ding-lee. The American pronunciation is /kɑndɪˈsɛndɪŋli/. In British English it is /kɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in condescendingly?
Condescendingly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: kon · dih · SEN · ding · lee.
Is condescendingly 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 /kɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋli/ (kon-dih-SEN-ding-lee).