How to Pronounce "condones"
word
kənˈdoʊnz
kuhn-DOHNZ
kəndˈəʊnz
kuhn-DOHNZ
Definition
To accept or allow behavior that is wrong or morally questionable without taking action against it.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈdoʊnz
British English
kəndˈəʊnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-DOHNZ
UK
kuhn-DOHNZ
Listen in Context
The teacher never condones cheating in her class.
Our company does not condone harassment of any kind.
He condones bad behavior by ignoring it.
Just because he stays silent doesn’t mean he condones what happened.