How to pronounce sympathetically
Say it like sim-puh-THET-ih-kuh-lee. Sympathetically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THET).
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- sim
- puh
- THET
- ih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sympathetically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- simGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sympathetically
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sim-puh-THET-ih-kuh-lee.
What does sympathetically mean?
- Owing to or showing evidence of sympathy, or affinity; happening through or demonstrating correspondences, whether occult or physiological.
- In a manner which demonstrates a sharing in the feelings of others; compassionately.
Where does sympathetically come from?
From sympathetical + -ly.
Words that rhyme with sympathetically
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Questions about saying sympathetically
How do you pronounce sympathetically?
Say sim-puh-THET-ih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪkəli/. In British English it is /sɪmpəˈθɛtɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sympathetically?
Sympathetically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THET). Broken into parts: sim · puh · THET · ih · kuh · lee.
Is sympathetically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /sɪmpəˈθɛtɪkəli/ (sim-puh-THET-ih-kuh-lee).