To pronounce "condom", say COND-om — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒn.dɒm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkɒn.dɒm/
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"condom" has 2 syllables: cond-om. It rhymes with quondam and zaandam, if that helps it stick.
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"Condom" has 2 syllables: cond · om.
The IPA transcription of "condom" is /ˈkɒn.dɒm/.
Condom: A flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as sheepskin, worn over an erect penis during intercourse as a contraceptive or as a way to prevent the spread of STDs.
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