How to pronounce condo
Say it like KON-doh. Condo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Condo 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.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of condo
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KON-doh.
What does condo mean?
- one of the dwelling units in a condominium
Words that rhyme with condo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of condo.
Questions about saying condo
How do you pronounce condo?
Say KON-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑndoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒndəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in condo?
Condo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · doh.
Is condo 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 /ˈkɒndəʊ/ (KON-doh).