How to pronounce simpatico
Say it like sim-PAT-uh-koh. Simpatico has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAT).
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- sim
- PAT
- uh
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Simpatico pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- simKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of simpatico
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sim-PAT-ih-koh.
What does simpatico mean?
- Having a compatible temperament or pleasing qualities.
- Compatible (with a person, thing, etc).
Questions about saying simpatico
How do you pronounce simpatico?
Say sim-PAT-uh-koh. The American pronunciation is /sɪmˈpætəkoʊ/. In British English it is /sɪmˈpætɪkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in simpatico?
Simpatico has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAT). Broken into parts: sim · PAT · uh · koh.
Is simpatico pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /sɪmˈpætɪkəʊ/ (sim-PAT-ih-koh).