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