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How to pronounce sympathy in American English
“sympathy” pronunciation by American speakers
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“sympathy” in real sentences — American speakers
286 clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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Thank you for the sympathy.
US National Archives
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of great sympathy for the Jews.
National Archives
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They will even show you sympathy .
Voice of America
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