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How to pronounce sympathies in American English

“sympathies” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. And sympathies to the family.

    The Obama White House

  2. sympathies are with all of you.

    NTSB

  3. continue to extend our personal sympathies to them.

    State Department

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