How to Pronounce "simpatico"
word
sɪmˈpa.tɪ.kəʊ
sim-PA-ti-koh
sɪmpˈætɪkˌəʊ
simp-AT-ik-oh
Definition
Describes someone who is likable, friendly, and easy to get along with. In English, it is mainly used in academic or literary contexts, and is borrowed from Italian and Spanish.
IPA Transcription
American English
sɪmˈpa.tɪ.kəʊ
British English
sɪmpˈætɪkˌəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sim-PA-ti-koh
UK
simp-AT-ik-oh
Listen in Context
Everyone found Maria very simpatico during the meeting.
His simpatico manner made him popular with the team.
I thought she was simpatico from the very first day.
There's just something really simpatico about Jen—the whole room lights up when she walks in.