How to Pronounce "empathize with"
expression
ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
EM-puh-thyze with
ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz/ /wˈɪð
EM-puh-thyze with
Definition
To understand how someone feels and share or relate to their emotions, especially by imagining being in their situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EM-puh-thyze with
UK
EM-puh-thyze with
Listen in Context
It's important to empathize with people who are struggling.
She can easily empathize with children because she remembers being one.
I sometimes find it hard to empathize with my coworkers.
If you try to empathize with your friend, you might understand why she's upset.