How to pronounce condoned
Say it like kun-DOHND. Condoned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOHND).
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- kun
- DOHND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Condoned 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.
- DOHNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of condoned
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kun-DOHND.
What does condoned mean?
- simple past and past participle of condone How to pronounce condone
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Words that rhyme with condoned
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Questions about saying condoned
How do you pronounce condoned?
Say kun-DOHND. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdoʊnd/. In British English it is /kənˈdəʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in condoned?
Condoned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOHND). Broken into parts: kun · DOHND.
Is condoned 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 /kənˈdəʊnd/ (kun-DOHND).