How to Pronounce "condescend to"
expression
ˌkɑndɪˈsɛnd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
kahn-di-SEND to, tuh, ti
kˌɒndɪsˈɛnd/ /tˈuː
kon-di-SEND TOO
Definition
To do something that you think is below your status or dignity, often showing a sense of superiority towards others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɑndɪˈsɛnd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
kˌɒndɪsˈɛnd/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kahn-di-SEND to, tuh, ti
UK
kon-di-SEND TOO
Listen in Context
He would not condescend to speak with them.
She refused to condescend to answer such rude questions.
Why should I condescend to do all the work myself?
He only condescended to help when everyone was watching.