How to pronounce condition
Say it like kun-DISH-un. Condition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH).
- kun
- DISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Condition 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.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of condition
American and British speakers say condition in essentially the same way: /kənˈdɪʃən/ in the US and /kənˈdɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-DISH-un.
What does condition mean?
- a state at a particular time“a condition (or state) of disrepair”“the current status of the arms negotiations”
- an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
- a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing“the human condition”
- establish a conditioned response
- develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control“Parents must discipline their children”“Is this dog trained?”
- specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement“The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life”“The contract stipulates the dates of the payments”
Where does condition come from?
From Middle English condicioun, from Old French condicion (French condition), from Latin condicio.
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Words that rhyme with condition
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Questions about saying condition
How do you pronounce condition?
Say kun-DISH-un. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdɪʃən/. In British English it is /kənˈdɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in condition?
Condition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH). Broken into parts: kun · DISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say condition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈdɪʃən/ and the British form is /kənˈdɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.