condole

How to Split "condole" into Syllables

The word condole is divided into 3 syllables: con·do·le. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• con — 1st syllable
• do — 2nd syllable
• le — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of condole:

• IPA: /kənˈdəʊl/

📖 Definitions

1. condole (third-person singular simple present condoles, present participle condoling, simple past and past participle condoled)
2. Followed by with: to express condolence to, or sympathetic sorrow with, someone; to lament in sympathy with someone.

📚 Word Origin & History

Learned borrowing from Ecclesiastical Latin condolēre, the present active infinitive of condoleō (“to feel severe pain, suffer greatly; to suffer with or feel another’s pain, condole”), from Latin con- (prefix denoting a being or bringing together of several things) + doleō (“to suffer physical pain, hurt; to be sorry, grieve for, deplore, lament”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *delh₁- (“to divide, split”)).

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down condole into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare condole with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
condole	3	con·do·le
committal	3	com-mitt-al
canoodle	3	ca-nood-le
candle	1	candle
Chantilly	3	chan-til-ly

🔗 Related Words

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