How to pronounce condoning
Say it like kun-DOH-ning. Condoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
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- kun
- DOH
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Condoning 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.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of condoning
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kun-DOH-ning.
What does condoning mean?
- present participle and gerund of condone How to pronounce condone
Words that rhyme with condoning
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Questions about saying condoning
How do you pronounce condoning?
Say kun-DOH-ning. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdoʊnɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈdəʊnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in condoning?
Condoning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: kun · DOH · ning.
Is condoning 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 /kənˈdəʊnɪŋ/ (kun-DOH-ning).