How to pronounce commiserate
Say it like kuh-MIS-uh-rayt. Commiserate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS).
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- kuh
- MIS
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Commiserate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of commiserate
American and British speakers say commiserate in essentially the same way: /kəˈmɪsəˌreɪt/ in the US and /kəˈmɪzərət/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MIZ-uh-rut.
What does commiserate mean?
- To feel or express compassion or sympathy for (someone or something).“A few individuals who commiserated the unhappy condition of British negro slaves.”
- To sympathize; condole.
- To offer condolences jointly with; express sympathy with.
Where does commiserate come from?
From the above adjective, see at -ate for more.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- sympathize
- sympathise
Words that rhyme with commiserate
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Questions about saying commiserate
How do you pronounce commiserate?
Say kuh-MIS-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɪsəˌreɪt/. In British English it is /kəˈmɪzərət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in commiserate?
Commiserate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS). Broken into parts: kuh · MIS · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say commiserate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmɪsəˌreɪt/ and the British form is /kəˈmɪzərət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.