How to Pronounce "commiserate with"
expression
kəˈmɪsɝˌeɪt/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
kuh-MISS-er-ate with
kəmˈɪsəɹˌeɪt/ /wˈɪð
kuh-MISS-uh-rate with
Definition
To show sympathy for someone when they are sad or have a problem; to express understanding and share someone’s feelings of disappointment or sorrow.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈmɪsɝˌeɪt/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
kəmˈɪsəɹˌeɪt/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-MISS-er-ate with
UK
kuh-MISS-uh-rate with
Listen in Context
I tried to commiserate with my friend after he lost his job.
The teacher commiserated with the students after their difficult exam.
We all commiserated with Tom when he didn’t make the team.
She texted me last night just to commiserate with me about my awful day.