How to pronounce conduct
Say it like KON-dukt. Conduct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
- KON
- dukt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Noun: 'KON-dukt'. Verb: 'kun-DUKT'.
Conduct 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.
- duktKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conduct
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-dukt.
Other ways to say conduct
Conduct also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- kahn-DUHKT /kɑnˈdʌkt/
What does conduct mean?
- The act or method of controlling or directing.
- Skillful guidance or management.
- Behaviour; the manner of behaving.“Good conduct will be rewarded and likewise poor conduct will be punished.”
- To lead; to direct; to be in charge of (people or tasks)“The commander conducted thousands of troops.”
- To behave.“He conducted himself well.”
- To serve as a medium for conveying; to transmit (heat, light, electricity, etc.)
Where does conduct come from?
From Late Latin conductus (“defense, escort”), from Latin conductus, perfect passive participle of condūcō (“bring together”); see also conduce.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying conduct
How do you pronounce conduct?
Say KON-dukt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑndəkt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒndʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conduct?
Conduct has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · dukt.
Is conduct pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (KON-dukt).