How to pronounce conditions
Say it like kun-DISH-unz. Conditions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH).
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- kun
- DISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conditions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conditions
American and British speakers say conditions in essentially the same way: /kənˈdɪʃənz/ in the US and /kənˈdɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-DISH-unz.
What does conditions mean?
- the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process“there were wide variations in the conditions of observation”
- the set of circumstances that affect someone's welfare“hazardous working conditions”“harsh living conditions”
- the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation“they were hoping for good weather”“every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception”
Questions about saying conditions
How do you pronounce conditions?
Say kun-DISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdɪʃənz/. In British English it is /kənˈdɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conditions?
Conditions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH). Broken into parts: kun · DISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say conditions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈdɪʃənz/ and the British form is /kənˈdɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.