How to Pronounce Condescend

To pronounce "condescend", say COND-esc-end — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “condescend”

"condescend" has 3 syllables: cond-esc-end. It rhymes with contend and comprehend, if that helps it stick.

What does condescend mean?

verb

  1. To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).
  2. To treat (someone) as though inferior; to be patronizing (toward someone); to talk down (to someone).

Synonyms

descendacquiescedeignstoopvouchsafeyieldbelittlepatronize

Words that rhyme with condescend

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contendcomprehendapprehendtranscendcommendattendportendmendfriendextendbenddescend

Related words

deigndescendpatronizestoopcondenscenddismountdownderogate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "condescend"?▾

"Condescend" has 3 syllables: cond · esc · end.

What is the IPA transcription of "condescend"?▾

The IPA transcription of "condescend" is /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/.

What does "condescend" mean?▾

Condescend: To come down from one's superior position; to deign (to do something).

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