How to Pronounce "sympathy"

word

/ˈsɪmpəθi/

SIM-puh-thee

/sˈɪmpəθi/

SIM-puh-thee

Definition

Sympathy is a feeling of care and sadness for someone who is suffering, having problems, or feeling pain. It can also mean showing support and understanding in a difficult situation.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈsɪmpəθi/

British English

/sˈɪmpəθi/

Simplified Pronunciation

SIM-puh-thee

Listen in Context

I felt sympathy for the boy who lost his dog.

She wrote a card to express her sympathy.

Thank you for your sympathy during this hard time.

I have sympathy for her, but I still think she made the wrong choice.