Start with the 'k' sound followed by a schwa sound, like 'kuh'.
Emphasize 'dense' with a 'd' sound, then 'en' as in 'ten'.
End with the 's' sound, keeping it soft.
pronouncing the schwa as a strong vowel
missing the stress on the second syllable
overemphasizing the 's' sound
Start with the 'k' sound followed by a schwa sound, like 'kuh'.
Emphasize 'dense' with a 'd' sound, then 'en' as in 'ten'.
End with the 's' sound, keeping it soft.
pronouncing the schwa as a strong vowel
missing the stress on the second syllable
overemphasizing the 's' sound
The stress is on the second syllable: dense.
Use a neutral sound, like 'uh', very softly.
No, make the 's' sound soft and quick.
To make something more compact or concentrated.
/ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃ(ə)n/
The process of becoming more dense
/dɛns/
Closely compacted in substance
/ˈkɒndənseɪt/
A liquid formed by condensation
Stress on 'dense' in 'condense' versus softer in 'condensation'
'Dense' keeps a strong 'e' sound compared to 'condensate'
'Condense' is a two-syllable word while 'condensation' and 'condensate' have more
Practice the schwa sound as it appears often in unstressed syllables.
Focus on where stress falls in words to ensure correct pronunciation.
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