How to pronounce "condition"

condition

Noun
American
/kənˈdɪʃən/

Syllable Breakdown

con di tion

How natives say condition

British
/kənˈdɪʃən/

Syllable Breakdown

con di tion

How natives say condition

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'kən' sound. Pronounce 'k' with a soft 'uh' sound.

  • Move to 'dɪ'. Use a 'd' sound and a short 'i' as in 'sit'.

  • End with 'ʃən'. 'ʃ' is the 'sh' sound, followed by an unstressed 'ə' and 'n'.

Common Mistakes

  • con-di-shon

  • kun-dish-un

  • kawn-di-shin

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'kən' sound. Here, the 'ɡ' is softened to a schwa sound.

  • Move to 'dɪ'. Use a clear 'd' with a short 'i'.

  • End with 'ʃən'. The 'ʃ' is the 'sh' sound and is softer.

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

Why is the 't' sound silent?

The 't' is not strongly pronounced after the 'sh' sound in this case.

Is the last syllable stressed?

No, the last syllable '-tion' is not stressed.

What is the stress pattern?

The stress is on the second syllable 'di'.

Definition

condition

A state of something; a requirement or term.

Word Family

conditional

/kənˈdɪʃənəl/

adjective

Depending on a condition

Example: The offer is conditional.

conditioner

/kənˈdɪʃənər/

noun

A substance for improving something

Example: She bought a hair conditioner.

conditioned

/kənˈdɪʃənd/

adjective

Having been trained in some way

Example: The athletes are well-conditioned.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Stress shift between condition and conditional.

Extra syllable in conditioner.

Different ending sound in conditioned.

Pro Tips

Focus on Stress

Remember that the stress is on the second syllable.

Practice with 'sh' Sound

Ensure the 'sh' in the last syllable is soft to avoid harsh sounds.

Nearby Words

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/əˈdʒɔɪn/

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/əˈpɑrt.mənt/

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/ˈæplɪkəbl̩/

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/əˈraɪz/

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/ˈæv.ə.nuː/

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/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

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/bɛntʃ/

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/bɪˈsaɪd/