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How to pronounce:
condolence
Definition:
(nou) an expression of sympathy with another's grief
Phonetic Transcription:
kənˈdəʊləns
Examples:
I felt a condolence to their loss.
The Pope sent a message of condolence.
They should not have expressed their condolence.
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Common mistakes of condolence pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people stress the second syllable, saying "con-DOL-ence" instead of the correct "CON-do-lence" (ˈkɒn.də.ləns in UK, ˈkɑn.doʊ.ləns in US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "condolence" with a long "o" sound, saying "con-do-lence" instead of the correct "CON-do-lence" (with a short "o"). Tip: Focus on a short "o" in the first syllable.
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is to say "con-dolence" by skipping the unstressed "o". This leads to an incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables clearly: "CON-do-lence".
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may say "condolence" with an "s" sound at the end, as in "condolence-s". The correct form ends in a "c" sound. Tip: Practice the sound by emphasizing the "c" at the end.
- Overemphasizing the "d": People sometimes stress the "d" in "condolence," resulting in "con-DOL-ence." This is incorrect. Tip: Keep the "d" soft and maintain the primary stress on the first syllable.