How to Pronounce "condone"
word
kənˈdoʊn
kuhn-DONE
kəndˈəʊn
kuhn-DOHN
Definition
To accept or allow behavior that is wrong or morally unacceptable, usually by ignoring it or not taking action.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈdoʊn
British English
kəndˈəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-DONE
UK
kuhn-DOHN
Listen in Context
The school cannot condone bullying of any kind.
We should not condone cheating in exams.
He refused to condone their bad behavior.
Just because everyone does it doesn't mean we should condone it.