How to pronounce sympathizer
Say it like SIM-puh-thy-zer. Sympathizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM).
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- SIM
- puh
- thy
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sympathizer 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.
- thyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sympathizer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIM-puh-thy-zuh.
What does sympathizer mean?
- a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune
- someone who shares your feelings or opinions and hopes that you will be successful
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Questions about saying sympathizer
How do you pronounce sympathizer?
Say SIM-puh-thy-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sympathizer?
Sympathizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM). Broken into parts: SIM · puh · thy · zer.
Is sympathizer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪzə/ (SIM-puh-thy-zuh).