How to pronounce conduit
Say it like KON-doo-it. Conduit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- doo
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conduit 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.
- dooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conduit
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: KON-dyoo-it.
What does conduit mean?
- A pipe or channel for conveying water, etc.“This channel is a conduit to send the excess water back to the millpond.”
- A duct or tube into which electrical cables may be pulled: electrical conduit.“Last week the electricians were running conduit, and this week they'll be pulling cable.”
- Any pattern, typically composed of still lifes or oscillators, used to transfer an active region to another location without being destroyed or permanently modified in the process.
Where does conduit come from?
From Middle English conduyt, condit, from Old French conduit, from Latin conductus.
Questions about saying conduit
How do you pronounce conduit?
Say KON-doo-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnduɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒndjuːɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conduit?
Conduit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · doo · it.
Is conduit 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 /ˈkɒndjuːɪt/ (KON-dyoo-it).