How to pronounce condolences

condolences

/kənˈdəʊlənsəz/

4 syllables, stress on the second

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/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/əʊ/as in go	Glide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/z/as in zoo	A voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.

How do you pronounce condolences?

Condolences is pronounced /kənˈdəʊlənsəz/ in American English.

How many syllables are in condolences?

Condolences has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in condolences?

The second syllable: /kənˈdəʊlənsəz/.