How to pronounce conditional
Say it like kun-DISH-uh-nul. Conditional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH).
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- kun
- DISH
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conditional 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conditional
American and British speakers say conditional in essentially the same way: /kənˈdɪʃənəl/ in the US and /kənˈdɪʃənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-DISH-uh-nul.
What does conditional mean?
- qualified by reservations
- imposing or depending on or containing a condition“conditional acceptance of the terms”“lent conditional support”
Where does conditional come from?
From French conditionnel, from Old French condicionel, equivalent to condition + -al.
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Words that rhyme with conditional
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Questions about saying conditional
How do you pronounce conditional?
Say kun-DISH-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdɪʃənəl/. In British English it is /kənˈdɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conditional?
Conditional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH). Broken into parts: kun · DISH · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say conditional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈdɪʃənəl/ and the British form is /kənˈdɪʃənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.