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How to pronounce conditional

conditional
/kənˈdɪʃənəl/
4 syllables, stress on the second

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Conditional, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce conditional?

Conditional is pronounced /kənˈdɪʃənəl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in conditional?

Conditional has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in conditional?

The second syllable: /kənˈdɪʃənəl/.

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