How to pronounce himpathy
Say it like HIM-puh-thee. Himpathy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIM).
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- HIM
- puh
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Himpathy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of himpathy
American and British speakers say himpathy in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪmpəθi/ in the US and /ˈhɪmpəθi/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIM-puh-thee.
What does himpathy mean?
- Inappropriate sympathy given to men or boys, especially those who are guilty of sexual transgressions.
Where does himpathy come from?
Blend of him + sympathy.
Words that rhyme with himpathy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of himpathy.
Questions about saying himpathy
How do you pronounce himpathy?
Say HIM-puh-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪmpəθi/. In British English it is /ˈhɪmpəθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in himpathy?
Himpathy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIM). Broken into parts: HIM · puh · thee.
Do Americans and Brits say himpathy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪmpəθi/ and the British form is /ˈhɪmpəθi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.