7 letters · 2 sounds

How to pronounce
"condemn"

"condemn" is pronounced with 2 sounds across 2 phonics chunks: con · demn. Tap each box below to hear the sound, then blend them to read the word.

2 sounds · tap a box to hear each sound

'condemn' ends with a silent N — the 'n' is written but not pronounced.

How do you pronounce "condemn"?

To pronounce "condemn" correctly, say each of the 2 sounds in order, then blend them smoothly. This technique — Elkonin sound boxes — is used in thousands of US classrooms following the Science of Reading approach. Here's the step-by-step phonics method:

  1. 1 Say the sound for "con" — then pause
  2. 2 Say the sound for "demn" — final sound
  3. ✓ Blend all 2 sounds together: "condemn"

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Frequently asked questions about "condemn"

How do you pronounce "condemn"?
To pronounce "condemn", say each of its 2 phonics sound chunks in order — con, and demn — then blend them smoothly. Tap the sound boxes above to hear each chunk.
How many sound chunks are in "condemn"?
"condemn" has 2 phonics sound chunks: con · demn. Breaking a word into chunks helps kids decode it one sound at a time using the Science of Reading approach.
What are the phonics sounds in "condemn"?
The phonics sounds in "condemn" are con, and demn. Each chunk represents one distinct sound; together they spell the 7-letter word "condemn".
How many letters are in "condemn"?
"condemn" has 7 letters and 2 phonics sound chunks.

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