How to pronounce condone
Say it like kun-DOHN. Condone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOHN).
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- kun
- DOHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Condone 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.
- DOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of condone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kun-DOHN.
What does condone mean?
- To forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).
- To allow, accept or permit (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).
- To forgive (marital infidelity or other marital offense).
Where does condone come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin condōnāre (“to forgive”).
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Words that rhyme with condone
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Questions about saying condone
How do you pronounce condone?
Say kun-DOHN. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdoʊn/. In British English it is /kənˈdəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in condone?
Condone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOHN). Broken into parts: kun · DOHN.
Is condone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kənˈdəʊn/ (kun-DOHN).