How to pronounce condyle
Say it like KON-dil. Condyle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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US American/ˈkɑndɪl/KON-dil
UK British/ˈkɒndɪl/KON-dil
- KON
- dil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Condyle 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.
- dilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of condyle
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-dil.
What does condyle mean?
noun
- A smooth prominence on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone.
Questions about saying condyle
How do you pronounce condyle?
Say KON-dil. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑndɪl/. In British English it is /ˈkɒndɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in condyle?
Condyle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · dil.
Is condyle 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 /ˈkɒndɪl/ (KON-dil).