How to Pronounce "commiserate"
word
kəˈmɪsɝˌeɪt
kuh-MIH-sur-ayt
kəmˈɪsəɹˌeɪt
kuh-MIH-suh-rayt
Definition
To show sympathy or express sadness for someone else's troubles or misfortune.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈmɪsɝˌeɪt
British English
kəmˈɪsəɹˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-MIH-sur-ayt
UK
kuh-MIH-suh-rayt
Listen in Context
I tried to commiserate with him after his loss.
They commiserated with their friend whose dog passed away.
It's important to commiserate with people when they are sad.
We all gathered to commiserate over the team's defeat.