How to Pronounce "sympathetic"
word
/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/
sim-puh-THE-tik
/sˌɪmpəθˈɛtɪk/
sim-puh-THE-tik
Definition
Showing understanding and care for someone else’s feelings or problems; feeling or expressing sympathy.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/
British English
/sˌɪmpəθˈɛtɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sim-puh-THE-tik
UK
sim-puh-THE-tik
Listen in Context
My teacher was very sympathetic when I was sick.
He gave me a sympathetic smile.
Julia was sympathetic to her friend's problems.
You need someone sympathetic to talk to when life gets tough.