How do you pronounce "condolences"?

In American English: /kənˈdoʊlənsəz/ (kuhn-DOHL-uhns-uhz). In British English: /kəndˈəʊlənsɪz/ (kuhnd-OHL-uhns-iz). In Canadian English: /kənˈdoʊlənsəz/ (kuhn-DOHL-uhns-uhz). In Australian English: /kəndˈəʊlənsɪz/ (kuhnd-OHL-uhns-iz).

Is "condolences" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kənˈdoʊlənsəz/ (kuhn-DOHL-uhns-uhz), while in British English it's /kəndˈəʊlənsɪz/ (kuhnd-OHL-uhns-iz).

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condolences

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/kənˈdoʊlənsəz/

kuhn-DOHL-uhns-uhz

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kəncon·doʊldo·ənslen·əzces

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