How to pronounce condoms
Say it like KON-dumz. Condoms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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US American/ˈkɑndəmz/KON-dumz
UK British/ˈkɒndəmz/KON-dumz
- KON
- dumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Condoms 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.
- dumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of condoms
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-dumz.
What does condoms mean?
noun
- plural of condom
Questions about saying condoms
How do you pronounce condoms?
Say KON-dumz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑndəmz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒndəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in condoms?
Condoms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · dumz.
Is condoms 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 /ˈkɒndəmz/ (KON-dumz).