How to Pronounce "misery loves company"
expression
MIZ-uh-ree LUVZ KUHM-puh-nee
MIZ-uh-ree LUVZ KUHM-puh-nee
Definition
People who are unhappy often want others to feel unhappy too, or prefer to be with others who are also unhappy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪzɝi/ /ˈɫəvz/ /ˈkəmpəˌni
British English
mˈɪzəɹˌi/ /lˈʌvz/ /kˈʌmpəni
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MIZ-uh-ree LUVZ KUHM-puh-nee
UK
MIZ-uh-ree LUVZ KUHM-puh-nee
Listen in Context
After failing the test, Tom invited his friends over, saying, "Misery loves company."
She started complaining about her job, and soon everyone joined in—misery loves company.
Don't be surprised that they're gossiping together—misery loves company.
Whenever I'm in a bad mood, I find myself texting my friends—guess misery loves company.