How to Pronounce "conditional"
word
kənˈdɪʃənəɫ
kuhn-DISH-uhn-uhl
kəndˈɪʃənəl
kuhn-DISH-uh-nuhl
Definition
Describes something that depends on a certain condition or requirement being met. In grammar, it also refers to sentences or verb forms that show what will happen if something else happens.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈdɪʃənəɫ
British English
kəndˈɪʃənəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-DISH-uhn-uhl
UK
kuhn-DISH-uh-nuhl
Listen in Context
This offer is conditional on your approval.
She explained the conditional tense in class today.
A conditional sentence often uses 'if'.
Her response was conditional; she needs more information.