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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable sym
  • 8 letters
Syllables
sym-pa-thy: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: SYM-pa-thy.
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪmpəθi/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as sym-pathy, sympa-thy.

Words that rhyme with sympathy

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide sympathy into syllables?

sympathy divides as sym-pa-thy. sym-pa-thy: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in sympathy?

Sympathy has 3 syllables (sym-pa-thy).

Which syllable is stressed in sympathy?

The stressed syllable in sympathy is sym. The 1st syllable is stressed: SYM-pa-thy.

How do you pronounce sympathy?

/ˈsɪmpəθi/ in American English.