How to pronounce condominium
Say it like kon-duh-MIN-ee-um. Condominium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIN).
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- kon
- duh
- MIN
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Condominium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of condominium
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-duh-MIN-ih-um.
What does condominium mean?
- Joint sovereignty over a territory by two or more countries.“The Anglo-Egyptian Sudan was a condominium ruled jointly by Egypt and the United Kingdom.”
- A region or territory under such rule.
- The system of ownership by which such condominiums operate.
Where does condominium come from?
Borrowed from Latin condominium.
Words that rhyme with condominium
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Questions about saying condominium
How do you pronounce condominium?
Say kon-duh-MIN-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑndəˈmɪniəm/. In British English it is /ˌkɒndəˈmɪnɪəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in condominium?
Condominium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIN). Broken into parts: kon · duh · MIN · ee · um.
Is condominium 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 /ˌkɒndəˈmɪnɪəm/ (kon-duh-MIN-ih-um).