How do you spell Condolence?
Correct spelling
condolence
Remember: con-DOL-ence (DOL from Latin 'dolor' meaning pain or grief)
Why is condolence spelled this way?
From Latin condolere, to suffer with. CON (with) + DOLERE (to grieve). Condolence is shared grief — sorrow that refuses to let the bereaved stand alone.
Common misspellings of condolence
condolancecondolensecondolancescondolences
Example
She sent a heartfelt letter of condolence to the family after hearing about their loss.