How to pronounce sympathies
Say it like SIM-puh-theez. Sympathies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM).
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- SIM
- puh
- theez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sympathies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIMSay 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.
- theezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sympathies
American and British speakers say sympathies in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪmpəθiz/ in the US and /ˈsɪmpəθiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIM-puh-theez.
What does sympathies mean?
- plural of sympathy How to pronounce sympathy
Questions about saying sympathies
How do you pronounce sympathies?
Say SIM-puh-theez. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪmpəθiz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪmpəθiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sympathies?
Sympathies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM). Broken into parts: SIM · puh · theez.
Do Americans and Brits say sympathies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪmpəθiz/ and the British form is /ˈsɪmpəθiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.