How to Pronounce Sympathizing

To pronounce "sympathizing", say SYMPATH-iz-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

SYMPATH-iz-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “sympathizing”

"sympathizing" has 3 syllables: sympath-iz-ing. It rhymes with patronizing and scrutinizing, if that helps it stick.

What does sympathizing mean?

verb

  1. To have, show or express sympathy; to be affected by feelings similar to those of another, in consequence of knowing the person to be thus affected.
  2. To support, favour, have sympathy (with a political cause or movement, a side in a conflict / in an action).

Words that rhyme with sympathizing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

patronizingscrutinizingself-aggrandizingenterprisingtantalizingmesmerizingrisingdemoralizingappetizingdevisinguprisinggalvanizing

Related words

empathizecommiserateunderstandsympathisesympathisedsympathysympathiessympathetic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sympathizing"?▾

"Sympathizing" has 3 syllables: sympath · iz · ing.

What does "sympathizing" mean?▾

Sympathizing: To have, show or express sympathy; to be affected by feelings similar to those of another, in consequence of knowing the person to be thus affected.

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