How to pronounce conditioner
Say it like kun-DISH-uh-ner. Conditioner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH).
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- kun
- DISH
- uh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conditioner 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of conditioner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-DISH-uh-nuh.
What does conditioner mean?
- Anything that improves the condition of something.
- Hair conditioner.
- Fabric conditioner; fabric softener.
Where does conditioner come from?
From condition + -er.
Words that rhyme with conditioner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conditioner.
Questions about saying conditioner
How do you pronounce conditioner?
Say kun-DISH-uh-ner. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdɪʃənɚ/. In British English it is /kənˈdɪʃənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conditioner?
Conditioner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH). Broken into parts: kun · DISH · uh · ner.
Is conditioner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kənˈdɪʃənə/ (kun-DISH-uh-nuh).