How to Pronounce "sympathizes"
word
ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪzɪz
SIM-puh-thy-ziz
ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪz
SIM-puh-thy-ziz
Definition
To understand and share someone else's feelings, especially when they are sad or facing difficulties.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪzɪz
British English
ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIM-puh-thy-ziz
UK
SIM-puh-thy-ziz
Listen in Context
She sympathizes with people who are having a hard time.
He sympathizes with his classmates when they fail a test.
The teacher sympathizes with her students' problems.
He always sympathizes with friends going through breakups.