How to pronounce "condense"

condense

Noun
American
/kənˈdɛns/

Syllable Breakdown

con dense

How natives say condense

British
/kənˈdɛns/

Syllable Breakdown

con dense

How natives say condense

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • 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.

Common Mistakes

  • pronouncing the schwa as a strong vowel

  • missing the stress on the second syllable

  • overemphasizing the 's' sound

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • 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.

common mistakes

  • pronouncing the schwa as a strong vowel

  • missing the stress on the second syllable

  • overemphasizing the 's' sound

FAQ

Where is the stress in 'condense'?

The stress is on the second syllable: dense.

How to pronounce the schwa in 'condense'?

Use a neutral sound, like 'uh', very softly.

Does the 's' sound in 'condense' need emphasis?

No, make the 's' sound soft and quick.

Definition

condense

To make something more compact or concentrated.

Word Family

condensation

/ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

The process of becoming more dense

Example: There was condensation on the glass.

dense

/dɛns/

adjective

Closely compacted in substance

Example: The forest was dense and hard to see through.

condensate

/ˈkɒndənseɪt/

noun

A liquid formed by condensation

Example: The condenser collects the gas as a condensate.

Key Pronunciation Differences

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

Pro Tips

Schwa Sound Familiarity

Practice the schwa sound as it appears often in unstressed syllables.

Stress Importance

Focus on where stress falls in words to ensure correct pronunciation.

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