To pronounce "condescension", say COND-esc-ens-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /kɒndiˈsɛnʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
condescension
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/kɒndiˈsɛnʃən/
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"condescension" has 4 syllables: cond-esc-ens-ion. It rhymes with apprehension and contention, if that helps it stick.
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“Conscious condescension breeds panderers and enemies, not friends.”
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"Condescension" has 4 syllables: cond · esc · ens · ion.
The IPA transcription of "condescension" is /kɒndiˈsɛnʃən/.
Condescension: The act of condescending; a manner of behaving toward others in an outwardly polite way that nevertheless implies one’s own superiority to the others; patronizing courtesy toward inferiors.
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