How to pronounce condor
Say it like KON-dor. Condor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- dor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Condor 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.
- dorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of condor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-daw.
What does condor mean?
- Either of two New World vultures, Vultur gryphus of the Andes or Gymnogyps californianus, a nearly extinct vulture of the mountains of California.
- A gold coin of some South American countries bearing the figure of one of these vultures.
- An Argentinian short range ballistic missile.
Where does condor come from?
From Spanish cóndor, from Classical Quechua kuntur.
Questions about saying condor
How do you pronounce condor?
Say KON-dor. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnˌdoʊr/. In British English it is /ˈkɒndɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in condor?
Condor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · dor.
Is condor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɒndɔː/ (KON-daw).