How to pronounce condolences
Say it like kun-DOH-lun-suz. Condolences has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
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- kun
- DOH
- lun
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Condolences pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of condolences
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kun-DOH-lun-suz.
What does condolences mean?
- plural of condolence How to pronounce condolence
- comfort, support, or sympathy offered especially to the family and friends of somebody who has died.“I sent her a card expressing my condolences after her mother passed away.”
- Expressing sympathy to someone, especially after learning of a close death.
Questions about saying condolences
How do you pronounce condolences?
Say kun-DOH-lun-suz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdoʊlənsəz/. In British English it is /kənˈdəʊlənsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in condolences?
Condolences has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: kun · DOH · lun · suz.
Is condolences pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kənˈdəʊlənsəz/ (kun-DOH-lun-suz).