How do you pronounce "condescending"?

In American English: /ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/ (kahnd-i-SEHND-ing). In British English: /kˌɒndɪsˈɛndɪŋ/ (k-ond-IS-ehnd). In Canadian English: /ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/ (kahnd-i-SEHND-ing). In Australian English: /kˌɒndɪsˈɛndɪŋ/ (k-ond-IS-ehnd).

Is "condescending" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/ (kahnd-i-SEHND-ing), while in British English it's /kˌɒndɪsˈɛndɪŋ/ (k-ond-IS-ehnd).

How to Pronounce "condescending"

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condescending

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/ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

kahnd-i-SEHND-ing

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːndcon·ɪde·sɛndscend·ɪŋing

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