How to pronounce quondam
Say it like KWAHN-dum. Quondam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAHN).
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- KWAHN
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quondam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quondam
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KWON-dum.
What does quondam mean?
- Former; once; at one time.
Where does quondam come from?
Borrowed from Latin quondam.
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Questions about saying quondam
How do you pronounce quondam?
Say KWAHN-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɑndəm/. In British English it is /ˈkwɒndəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quondam?
Quondam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAHN). Broken into parts: KWAHN · dum.
Is quondam 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 /ˈkwɒndəm/ (KWON-dum).