sympathize

/ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

Syllables sym·pa·thize

Stress SYM-pa-thize

Phonics Breakdown

sym

/sɪm/

short y

pa

/pə/

schwa

th

/θ/

voiceless th

ize

/aɪz/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

to understand and share another person's feelings

Sound Reference

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sym=/sɪm/(symbol) + pa=/pə/(about) + th=/θ/(think) + ize=/aɪz/(size)

Example

I sympathize with anyone who has lost a loved one.