How to pronounce conduits
Say it like KON-doo-uts. Conduits has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɑnduəts/KON-doo-uts
UK British/ˈkɒndjuːəts/KON-dyoo-uts
- KON
- doo
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conduits 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.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conduits
- 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-uts.
What does conduits mean?
noun
- plural of conduit How to pronounce conduit
Questions about saying conduits
How do you pronounce conduits?
Say KON-doo-uts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnduəts/. In British English it is /ˈkɒndjuːəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conduits?
Conduits has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · doo · uts.
Is conduits 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 /ˈkɒndjuːəts/ (KON-dyoo-uts).