How to pronounce condiment
Say it like KON-duh-munt. Condiment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- duh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Condiment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of condiment
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-dih-munt.
What does condiment mean?
- Something used to enhance the flavor of food, for example, salt or pepper, especially when added by the eater to taste rather than by the cook.
- To season with condiments.
- To pickle.
Where does condiment come from?
From late Middle English condiment, from Old French condiment, from Latin condimentum, from condīre (“to preserve, pickle, season”).
Questions about saying condiment
How do you pronounce condiment?
Say KON-duh-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑndəmənt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒndɪmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in condiment?
Condiment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · duh · munt.
Is condiment 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 /ˈkɒndɪmənt/ (KON-dih-munt).