condemn

/kənˈdem/

Syllables con·demn

Stress con-DEMN

Phonics Breakdown

con

/kən/

schwa

demn

/dem/

silent letter

Meaning

to express strong disapproval; to sentence legally

Sound Reference

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con=/kən/(connect) + demn=/dem/(democratic)

Example

The court will condemn the criminal for his actions.