How to Pronounce "condescending"
word
/ˌkɑndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/
kahn-di-SEN-ding
/kˌɒndɪsˈɛndɪŋ/
kon-di-SEN-ding
Definition
Someone who is condescending acts as if they are better or more important than other people, often by speaking or behaving in a way that looks down on others.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌkɑndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/
British English
/kˌɒndɪsˈɛndɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kahn-di-SEN-ding
UK
kon-di-SEN-ding
Listen in Context
His condescending attitude made everyone uncomfortable.
She spoke in a condescending tone to the students.
Please don’t be condescending when you explain things to me.
I can't stand it when people get all condescending in meetings.