How to pronounce sympathomimesis
Say it like sim-puh-thoh-mih-MEE-sis. Sympathomimesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (MEE).
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- sim
- puh
- thoh
- mih
- MEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sympathomimesis 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.
- thohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sympathomimesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sim-puh-thoh-mih-MEE-sis.
What does sympathomimesis mean?
- Sympathomimetic activity.
Where does sympathomimesis come from?
From sympatho- + mimesis.
Words that rhyme with sympathomimesis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sympathomimesis.
Questions about saying sympathomimesis
How do you pronounce sympathomimesis?
Say sim-puh-thoh-mih-MEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪmpəθoʊmɪˈmisɪs/. In British English it is /ˌsɪmpəθəʊmɪˈmiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sympathomimesis?
Sympathomimesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (MEE). Broken into parts: sim · puh · thoh · mih · MEE · sis.
Is sympathomimesis 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 /ˌsɪmpəθəʊmɪˈmiːsɪs/ (sim-puh-thoh-mih-MEE-sis).